Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Locke on Government (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks)

Locke on Government is an essential companion for any student of his Second Treatise on Government, one of the most influential political statements of its time and the foundation of liberal political thought. Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 The context of the writing of the Second......Page 14 Locke’s life......Page 17 Locke’s character......Page 20 Introduction......Page 24 Natural law and natural rights......Page 28 The state of nature......Page 33 The formation of the community......Page 38 Democracy......Page 40 The institution of government......Page 44 Is Locke’s argument for political authority successful? Tacit consent ......Page 47 Alternatives to tacit consent......Page 55 Is the contract argument redundant?......Page 57 Political obligation......Page 62 Conclusion......Page 66 Introduction: what is revolution?......Page 70 Locke’s conditions for justifiable rebellion......Page 73 How are Locke’s conditions to be applied?......Page 78 How plausible is Locke’s position on rebellion?......Page 84 Rebellion and the fundamental law of nature......Page 91 Revolution and democracy......Page 96 The correct approach to Locke’s chapter on property......Page 102 Locke’s conception of ownership......Page 107 The ‘value-added’ argument......Page 109 The ‘labour-mixing’ argument......Page 120 Property by consent......Page 127 Conclusion......Page 131 Locke the conservative revolutionary......Page 136 Defensive and radical revolution......Page 137 Radical revolution......Page 139 Locke at home and abroad......Page 140 Notes......Page 142 Bibliography......Page 144 Index......Page 150 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 8 Preface 10 1 Introduction 14 The context of the writing of the Second 14 Locke’s life 17 Locke’s character 20 2 Social contract and the state 24 Introduction 24 Natural law and natural rights 28 The state of nature 33 The formation of the community 38 Democracy 40 The institution of government 44 Is Locke’s argument for political authority successful? Tacit consent 47 Alternatives to tacit consent 55 Is the contract argument redundant? 57 Political obligation 62 Conclusion 66 3 Rebellion 70 Introduction: what is revolution? 70 Locke’s conditions for justifiable rebellion 73 How are Locke’s conditions to be applied? 78 How plausible is Locke’s position on rebellion? 84 Rebellion and the fundamental law of nature 91 Revolution and democracy 96 4 Property 102 The correct approach to Locke’s chapter on property 102 Locke’s conception of ownership 107 The ‘value-added’ argument 109 The ‘labour-mixing’ argument 120 Property by consent 127 Conclusion 131 5 Epilogue: Locke’s legacy 136 Locke the conservative revolutionary 136 Defensive and radical revolution 137 Radical revolution 139 Locke at home and abroad 140 Notes 142 Bibliography 144 Index 150 1. Introduction. The Context Of The Writing Of The Second Treatise. Locke's Life. Locke's Character -- 2. Social Contract And The State. Natural Law And Natural Rights. The State Of Nature. The Formation Of The Community. Democracy. The Institution Of Government. Is Locke's Argument For Political Authority Successful? Tacit Consent. Alternatives To Tacit Consent. Is The Contract Argument Redundant? Political Obligation -- 3. Rebellion. Introduction: What Is Revolution? Locke's Conditions For Justifiable Rebellion. How Are Locke's Conditions To Be Applied? How Plausible Is Locke's Position On Rebellion? Rebellion And The Fundamental Law Of Nature. Revolution And Democracy -- 4. Property. The Correct Approach To Locke's Chapter On Property. Locke's Conception Of Ownership. The 'value-added' Argument. The 'labour-mixing' Argument. Property By Consent D.a. Lloyd Thomas. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 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 foundations of liberal political thought. His views on the social contract, political obligation, rebellion, revolution and property remain strikingly relevant today. Locke on Government introduces and assesses: * Locke's life and the background to the Second Treatise on Government *The text and ideas of the Second Treatise *The continuing importance of Locke's work to philosophy For student's coming to Locke for the first time, Locke on Government will be an invaluable guide to his political thought.