Two Treatises of Government: The 1690 Political Philosophy Classic (Annotated)

Unique Elements Historical context Detailed 17th century analysis The Political Philosophy Classic by John Locke Two Treatises of Government by English author John Locke is a collection of two works of political philosophy – his first and second treatise of government – first published in 1690 in the UK. These celebrated political philosophy works continue to strike a chord with modern readers, with their focus on the independence of the individual and the equality of all men. Excerpt ‘Slavery is so vile and miserable an Estate of Man, and so directly opposite to the generous Temper and Courage of our Nation; that ’tis hardly to be conceived, that an Englishman, much less a Gentleman, should plead for’t’ Synopsis In these classic works of political philosophy, Locke distinguishes between legitimate and illegitimate civil governments, making a case for the legitimacy of revolt against tyrannical government regimes. These radical concepts, still popular with modern readers, were influential in forming the ideologies of the American and French revolutions, and served as the foundation for the philosophies of Rousseau, Voltaire, and the founding fathers of the United States. Title Details * Original 1690 texts * Political philosophy * 5 x 8 in * Matte Cover * Cream Paper