Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Locke on Government

by D.A. Lloyd Thomas

Book Overview

John Locke is one of the most important figures in the history of political thought. His Second Treatise on Government was one of the most significant political statements of its time and provides the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415095336
• ISBN13: 9780415095334
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Explanatory and Indepth work on "The Second Treatise"

Routledge Guide book has taken efforts to concisely introduce its readers to works of John Locke. The text is intelligible to beginners and is an easy read.The Second Treatise details the state of nature; the development of society; the contract between the government and its people and the right to rebellion. The issue of rebellion has considerable interests especially to the residents of California with the event of the recall of the Governor Gray Davis. According to Locke if the government fails to enforce the law of nature; fails to further the common good of people; loses trust of people; and fails to act within the bounds of the law the people have the right to rebel. If the above conditions were met then the recall of the governor was a justifiable action by the people.The Second Treatise has immense relevance to all democratic state as it has been stated by political scholars that it was one of the first all encompassing profound document; advocating for democracy. This was an easy to understand read and the authors have done great justice to the works of John Locke. I highly encourage readers with an interest in John Locke to give this a chance.

Simple Philosophy

Great for people of all ages who are interested in philosophy, especially those interested in debate.