John Locke
What’s inside
John Locke’s Two Treatises of Government is a seminal work in political philosophy, advocating for the protection of individual rights and the necessity of a social contract for legitimate government.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the foundations of liberal political philosophy
- Learning about the historical context of government formation
- Gaining insights into the concept of natural rights
- Exploring the justification for political resistance and revolution
Key Points
- Natural State and Natural Law
- Property Rights and Labor
- The State of War and Slavery
- The Social Contract and Political Society
- Tyranny and the Right of Revolution
- The Formation and Dissolution of Governments
Who’s it For
- Political science students
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Historians of Political Thought
- Individuals interested in the origins of modern democracy
About the author
John Locke was an influential English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as the ‘Father of Liberalism’.