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Rev. ed. |
Description |
576 pages ; 18 cm. |
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Note |
"A Mentor book MQ663." |
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"The second treatise of government : an essay concerning the true original, extent, and end of civil government"--Page [305]. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-556) and index. |
Summary |
John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government" is considered to be some of the most important works of western philosophy ever written. In the first treatise Locke disputes the divine right of monarchial rule principle that is put forth in the book "Patriarcha" by Sir Robert Filmer. In the second treatise Locke sets forth the basic principles of natural law that lay the foundation for basic human rights and the government of man. |
Subject |
Filmer, Robert, 1588?-1653. Patriarcha.
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Political science -- Early works to 1800.
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Liberty.
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Added Author |
Laslett, Peter.
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Locke, John, 1632-1704.
Essay concerning the true original, extent, and end of civil government.
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