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Two treatises of government

This presentation discusses the life of John Locke, the evolution of his ideas, and the political conflicts in 17th Century England which led to the writing of Two Treatises of Government. The famous Second Treatise - which contains Locke's central ideas on rights, government, and revolution-is examined in detail. Special attention is given to Locke's theory of private property, which has influenced law and government for over two centuries.

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  • "This is a new revised version of [the editor's] standard edition of Two Treatises. First published in 1960, and based on an analysis of the whole body of Locke's publications, writings, and papers. The Introduction and text have been revised to incorporate references to recent scholarship since the second edition and the bibliography has been updated."
  • "This presentation discusses the life of John Locke, the evolution of his ideas, and the political conflicts in 17th Century England which led to the writing of Two Treatises of Government. The famous Second Treatise - which contains Locke's central ideas on rights, government, and revolution-is examined in detail. Special attention is given to Locke's theory of private property, which has influenced law and government for over two centuries."@en
  • "A radical doctrine at the time of its publication, Locke's theories provided a philosophical basis for many of the principles behind the American Revolution. More than 300 years after the publication of the "Two treatises of government," Locke's ideas continue to spark debate. A must-listen for anyone interested in the foundations of contemporary political ideology."@en
  • "Discusses the life of John Locke, the evolution of his ideas, the political conflicts in 17th century England which led to the writing of Two treatises of government. Examines the second treatise in detail."@en
  • "Often considered the foundation of political liberalism, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government articulates a doctrine of natural rights and the social contract that remains highly relevant to modern political debates."
  • "Often considered the foundation of political liberalism, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government articulates a doctrine of natural rights and the social contract that remains highly relevant to modern political debates."@en
  • "Often considered the foundation of political liberalism, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government was first published anonymously in 1689, in the wake of England's Glorious Revolution. In The First Treatise of Government, Locke refutes the idea of divine monarchy, while The Second Treatise of Government articulates Locke's philosophy of government, which he based upon his theories of natural rights and the social contract. In Locke's view, governments' legitimacy is based upon their performance of their proper functions-preservation of the life, liberty, and property rights of their citizens, and protection from those who seek to violate these rights. A radical doctrine at the time of its publication, Locke's theories provided a philosophical basis for many of the principles behind the American Revolution. More than 300 years after the publication of the Two Treatises of Government, Locke's ideas continue to spark debate. A must-listen for anyone interested in the foundations of contemporary political ideology, Locke's hugely influential work will retain its relevance for generations to come."@en

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  • "Two treatises of government"
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  • "TWO TREATISES OF GOVERNMENT"@en
  • "Giants of political thought. Two treatises of government"@en
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