Two Treatises of Government. Book Summary

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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’.