The Selected Political Writings Of John Locke

by John Locke

2020-12-31 22:10:41

His political thought inspired and helped to justify the American Revolution and deeply influenced the American constitution, and his arguments in favor of human rights, political equality, and government by consent are now accepted worldwide. This c... Read more
His political thought inspired and helped to justify the American Revolution and deeply influenced the American constitution, and his arguments in favor of human rights, political equality, and government by consent are now accepted worldwide. This comprehensive collection is the only student edition of Locke s writings that includes, in addition to his pioneering political texts, selections from his ethical, epistemological, and religious writings. "Sources" includes writings by the major political theorists who influenced Locke, including Richard Hooker, Hugo Grotius, and Thomas Hobbes. Twenty-one "Interpretations" cover the major critical comments and controversies surrounding Locke s political thought, including work by Leo Strauss, C. B. Macpherson, Alan Ryan, Ruth Grant, and Jeremy Waldron. A Selected Bibliography is also included. Less

Book Details

File size8.25 X 5.2 X 1 in
Print pages404
PublisherW.W. Norton & Company
Publication date May 19, 2005
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780393964516
Author
John Locke was an English philosopher. Locke is considered the first of the British Empiricists, but is equally important to social contract theory. His ideas had enormous influence on the development...

Compare Prices

Store Availability Book Format Condition Price
Indigo Books & Music In Stock Paperback Paperback Buy CAD 24.95
Indigo Books & MusicIn Stock
Format
Paperback
Condition
Paperback
Buy CAD 24.95
Available Discount
No Discount available

Join us and get access to all
your favourite books

Sign up for free and start exploring thousands of eBooks today.

Sign up for free