Second Treatise of Government (Hackett Classics) (original 1690; edition 1980)

by John Locke (Author)

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This essential volume features John Locke''s hand-corrected text with an outstanding introduction to Locke''s life and role in intellectual history, his principal works, and their purpose. Written by the editor, Richard Cox, the introduction also outlines the course of both treatises of government and analyzes the problems of interpretation. Also included are a list of the principal dates in the life of John Locke as well as a selected bibliography.… (more)

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Stumbled across this one, didn't read every part of it. Fun enough seen as part of the development of political theories, not really useful in modern times. (

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cwebb | Feb 27, 2024 |

It's been some time since I read this, and I don't recall any details. (

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mykl-s | Aug 13, 2023 |

One type of Democracy. Each & everyone of you will find atleast one chapter that resonates strongly with your life.

Azmir_Fakir | Oct 31, 2022 |

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laplantelibrary | Feb 26, 2022 |

Locke states one of the building blocks of the concept of individual rights, that finally civil government exists because of an implied agreement to create a structure to control both the right of property, and the right of self preservation. When these rights are in conflict, it seems to him that the right of self preservation should prevail over the right to property. The rest of the essay is in defence of this principle against the idea that the rights of property are paramount in society. The essay was originally published in 1690, and was to some degree giving the reasons for the expulsion of James II from British government. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Locke, John	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Gough, J. W.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Macpherson, C. B.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Mellizo, Carlos	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Peardon, Thomas P.	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Yrjönsuuri, Mikko	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke

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Two Treatises of Government by John Locke

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Western Philosophy: An Anthology by John Cottingham

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Tutkielma hallitusvallasta : tutkimus poliittisen vallan oikeasta alkuperästä, laajuudesta ja tarkoituksesta

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This essential volume features John Locke''s hand-corrected text with an outstanding introduction to Locke''s life and role in intellectual history, his principal works, and their purpose. Written by the editor, Richard Cox, the introduction also outlines the course of both treatises of government and analyzes the problems of interpretation. Also included are a list of the principal dates in the life of John Locke as well as a selected bibliography.

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