Locke S Political Liberty

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783986778200

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Two Treatises of Government by John Locke Pdf

Two Treatises of Government John Locke - First published anonymously in December 1689, John Lockes Two Treatises of Government are considered to be some of the most important works of political philosophy ever written. In the first treatise Locke disputes the divine right of monarchial rule principle that is put forth in the book Patriarcha by Sir Robert Filmer. The first treatise is in fact a sentence by sentence refutation of Patriarcha. Filmer asserts the idea that absolute authority over the world flows from the Biblical Adam and his ownership of the world and that the heir of Adam is the rightful inheritor of this authority. Locke dismisses this line of reasoning that authority flows from some divine lineage to the first man in favor of a system based on natural laws and consent of the people. In the second treatise Locke sets forth the basic principles of natural law that lay the foundation for basic human rights and the government of man. Also contained within this volume is the shorter work, A Letter Concerning Toleration.

Author : Nicholas Capaldi,Gordon Lloyd
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781784712532

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Liberty and Equality in Political Economy by Nicholas Capaldi,Gordon Lloyd Pdf

Liberty and Equality in Political Economy is an evolutionary account of the ongoing debate between two narratives: Locke and liberty versus Rousseau and equality. Within this book, Nicholas Capaldi and Gordon Lloyd view these authors and their texts as parts of a conversation, therefore highlighting a new perspective on the texts themselves.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0760760950

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Second Treatise of Government by John Locke Pdf

"[Presents] one of the great classics of political philosophy, widely regarded as the foundational text of modern liberalism ... [Also includes] 'A letter concerning toleration' aimed to end Christianity's wars of religion and called for the separation of church and state so that everyone could enjoy freedom of conscience"--Provided by publisher.

Author : John Dunn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1982-09-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781316583159

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The Political Thought of John Locke by John Dunn Pdf

This study provides a comprehensive reinterpretation of the meaning of Locke's political thought. John Dunn restores Locke's ideas to their exact context, and so stresses the historical question of what Locke in the Two Treatises of Government was intending to claim. By adopting this approach, he reveals the predominantly theological character of all Locke's thinking about politics and provides a convincing analysis of the development of Locke's thought. In a polemical concluding section, John Dunn argues that liberal and Marxist interpretations of Locke's politics have failed to grasp his meaning. Locke emerges as not merely a contributor to the development of English constitutional thought, or as a reflector of socio-economic change in seventeenth-century England, but as essentially a Calvinist natural theologian.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0521478618

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Locke: Political Essays by John Locke Pdf

We know more about the development of John Locke's ideas than we do about almost any other philosopher's before modern times. This book brings together a comprehensive collection of the writings on politics and society that stand outside the canonical works which Locke published during his lifetime. In the aftermath of the Revolution of 1688 the three works by which he is chiefly known appeared: the Two Treatises of Government, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, and A Letter Concerning Toleration, and the themes raised in these works had been reflected upon over many years. Mark Goldie's edition makes possible the fullest exploration of the evolution of Locke's ideas concerning the philosophical foundations of morality and sociability, the boundary of church and state, the shaping of constitutions, and the conduct of government and public policy.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Liberty
ISBN : 9780028485003

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Two Treatises of Government by John Locke Pdf

The Everyman Paperback Classics series offers the latest scholarship on the works of the world's greatest poets, writers and philosophers. Each edition includes a comprehensive introduction, chronology, notes, appendix, critical responses, and a text summary. Presented in an affordable edition with wide format pages for generous margins for notes. Contact your sales rep or call Tuttle for a complete list of available titles. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Liberty
ISBN : LCCN:67029753

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Two Treatises of Government by John Locke Pdf

This analysis of all of Locke's publications quickly became established as the standard edition of the Treatises as well as a work of political theory in its own right.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191046278

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Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke Pdf

'Man being born...to perfect freedom...hath by nature a power...to preserve his property, that is, his life, liberty and estate.' Locke's Second Treatise of Government (1689) is one of the great classics of political philosophy, widely regarded as the foundational text of modern liberalism. In it Locke insists on majority rule, and regards no government as legitimate unless it has the consent of the people. He sets aside people's ethnicities, religions, and cultures and envisages political societies which command our assent because they meet our elemental needs simply as humans. His work helped to entrench ideas of a social contract, human rights, and protection of property as the guiding principles for just actions and just societies. Published in the same year, A Letter Concerning Toleration aimed to end Christianity's wars of religion and called for the separation of church and state so that everyone could enjoy freedom of conscience. In this edition of these two major works, Mark Goldie considers the contested nature of Locke's reputation, which is often appropriated by opposing political and religious ideologies. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781460405086

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The Second Treatise of Civil Government by John Locke Pdf

In this, the second of his Two Treatises of Government, John Locke examines humankind’s transition from its original state of nature to a civil society. One can see the lasting influence of Locke’s ideas through their familiarity to the modern reader—the roots of classical liberalism are here, and many of Locke’s arguments foreshadow contemporary debates concerning government, liberty, and property rights. The introduction and annotations included in this edition are intended to contextualize the work and prevent misunderstanding, without advancing any particular scholarly interpretation or merely summarizing Locke’s reasoning. This edition has its origin in the acclaimed Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought and adheres to the anthology’s format and high standards of accuracy and accessibility. The Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought is edited by Andrew Bailey (University of Guelph), Samantha Brennan (University of Western Ontario), Will Kymlicka (Queen’s University), Jacob Levy (McGill University), Alex Sager (Portland State University), and Clark Wolf (Iowa State University).

Author : JOHN WILLIAM. TATE
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367707195

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Liberty, Governance and Resistance by JOHN WILLIAM. TATE Pdf

John Locke is widely perceived as a foundational figure within the liberal tradition. This book investigates the competing purposes that informed Locke's political philosophy, not all of which resulted in outcomes consistent with what we today understand as "liberal" ideals. Locke himself was unaware that he belonged to a "liberal" tradition. Traditions only acquire meaning in retrospect. But many have perceived the development of Locke's political philosophy as involving a smooth evolution from "authoritarian" origins to "liberal" conclusions, beginning with Locke's Two Tracts on Government (1660-62) and culminating in his later political works, the Two Treatises of Government (1689) and A Letter Concerning Toleration (1689). This book advances an interpretation of this development which reveals how, by the time of his mature political writings, Locke sought to advance three competing imperatives within his political philosophy, only two of which were consistent with ideals of individual liberty. The other imperative sustained purposes much more aligned with the "authoritarianism" with which Locke's political philosophy began. The result is a much more complex and variegated understanding of Locke's political philosophy, focusing on its competing purposes. Liberty, Governance and Resistance will be of interest to researchers studying Locke, liberalism, and the history of ideas.

Author : John Locke
Publisher : London : Pall Mall Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Liberty
ISBN : UOM:39015000370083

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Locke and Liberty by John Locke Pdf

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1960-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Two Treatises of Government by John Locke Pdf

Author : John Locke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1967-11-02
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060089872

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Locke: Two Treatises of Government by John Locke Pdf

Originally published in 1960, this analysis of all of Locke's publications quickly became established as the standard edition of the Treatises as well as a work of political theory in its own right.

Author : Uday Singh Mehta
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501726392

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The Anxiety of Freedom by Uday Singh Mehta Pdf

The enduring appeal of liberalism lies in its commitment to the idea that human beings have a "natural" potential to live as free and equal individuals. The realization of this potential, however, is not a matter of nature, but requires that people be molded by a complex constellation of political and educational institutions. In this eloquent and provocative book, Uday Singh Mehta investigates in the major writings of John Locke the implications of this tension between individuals and the institutions that mold them. The process of molding, he demonstrates, involves an external conformity and an internal self-restraint that severely limit the scope of individuality. Mehta explores the centrality of the human imagination in Locke’s thought, focusing on his obsession with the potential dangers of the cognitive realm. Underlying Locke’s fears regarding the excesses of the imagination is a political anxiety concerning how to limit their potential effects. In light of Locke’s views on education, Mehta concludes that the promise of liberation at the heart of liberalism is vitiated by its constraints on cognitive and political freedom.

Author : Nathan Tarcov
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 0739100858

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Locke's Education for Liberty by Nathan Tarcov Pdf

Locke's Education for Liberty presents an analysis of the crucial but often underestimated place of education and the family within Lockean liberalism. Nathan Tarcov shows that Locke's neglected work Some Thoughts Concerning Education compares with Plato's Republic and Rousseau's Emile as a treatise on education embodying a comprehensive vision of moral and social life. Locke believed that the family can be the agency, not the enemy, of individual liberty and equality. Tarcov's superb reevaluation reveals to the modern reader a breadth and unity heretofore unrecognized in Locke's thought.