Second Treatise of the Government. Book Summary

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John Locke

What’s inside

John Locke’s ‘Second Treatise of Government’ argues for the sovereignty of the people and the idea of natural rights, serving as a foundational text for liberal democracy and modern political theory.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding foundational democratic principles
  • Grasping the concept of natural rights and laws
  • Learning about the evolution of modern political theory
  • Gaining insight into the justification for government and rebellion

Key Points

  • State of Nature and Natural Law
  • Property Rights and Labor
  • The Formation of Societies
  • The Role of Government
  • Dissolution of Government
  • Tyranny and the Right to Rebellion

Who’s it For

  • Students of Political Science
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Philosophy Readers
  • Advocates of Democracy

About the author

John Locke was a seminal English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the ‘Father of Liberalism’.