Two treatises of government, and ; A letter concerning toleration

Among the most influential writings in the history of Western political thought, John Lockes Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration remain vital to political debates today, more than three centuries after they were written. The complete texts appear in this volume, accompanied by interpretive essays by three prominent Locke scholars. Ian Shapiros introduction places Lockes political writings in historical and biographical context. John Dunn explores both the intellectual context in which Locke wrote the Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration and the major interpretive controversies surrounding their meaning. Ruth Grant offers a comprehensive discussion of Lockes views on women and the family, and Shapiro contributes an essay on the democratic elements of Lockes political theory. Taken together, the texts and essays in this volume offer invaluable insights into the history of ideas and the enduring influence of Lockes political thought. Among the most influential writings in the history of Western political thought, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration remain vital to political debates today, more than three centuries after they were written. The complete texts appear in this volume, accompanied by interpretive essays by three prominent Locke scholars. In the Two Treatises Locke provides a theory of natural law and natural rights which he uses to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate civil governments, and to argue for the legitimacy of revolution against tyrannical governments. A Letter Concerning Toleration calls for an end to the oppression of people who hold a wide variety of unorthodox religious beliefs. With these and other writings, Locke's impact on the political theory and philosophy of the early Enlightenment was monumental, and he stood as a central figure invoked by the leaders of the American Revolution. Ian Shapiro's introduction places Locke's political writings in Presents John Locke's Seventeenth-century Classic Work On Political And Social Theory; And Includes A History Of The Text, As Well As Notes And A Bibliography. Contents; Introduction: Reading Locke Today; Note On The Texts; Texts; Two Treatises Of Government; The First Treatise: The False Principles And Foundation Of Sir Robert Filmer; The Second Treatise: An Essay Concerning The True Original, Extent, And End Of Civil Government; A Letter Concerning Toleration; Essays; Measuring Lockeâ€?s Shadow; John Locke On Women And The Family; John Lockeâ€?s Democratic Theory; Index John Locke ; Edited And With An Introduction By Ian Shapiro With Essays By John Dunn, Ruth Grant And Ian Shapiro. The “Two Treatises of Government” is about the former false principles and foundation of sir Robert Filmer and his followers. They are detected and overthrown. The latter is an essay concerning the true original extent and end of civil government.Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable. Historical and biographical context. John Dunn explores the intellectual context in which Locke wrote the Two Treatises and A Letter Concerning Toleration, as well as the major interpretive controversies about their meaning. Ruth W. Grant offers a comprehensive discussion of Locke's views on women and the family, and Shapiro contributes an essay on the democratic elements of Locke's political theory. Taken together, the texts and essays in this volume offer invaluable insights into the history of ideas and the enduring influence of Locke's political thought. Book jacket