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Zusatztext 'Lloyd Thomas provides an exemplary model of how students should go about this sort of work with a text to hand. He shows how to read a text both scrupulously and open-mindedly.' - Mind Informationen zum Autor D.A.Lloyd Thomas is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at King's College London. He is the author of In Defence of Liberalism (1988). Written specifically for those coming to the work of Locke for the first time, "The Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Locke "On Government is an invaluable guide to his political thought. Much of what has been written on the "Second Treatise of Government" has taken a history of ideas approach. This book is unique in looking at the philosophical aspects of Locke's political work. Paying particular attention to Locke's radical position and his advocacy of violent revolution against the tyranny of Charles II and James II, D.A. Lloyd shows how political authority can be based on consent. Written concisely and clearly like the other Routledge Philosophical Guidebooks, this book is an excellent introduction for the general reader and student of Locke. This critical book is an ideal introduction to one of the most important figures of political thought. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Social contract and the state; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Rebellion; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Property; Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Epilogue: Locke's legacy Notes Bibliography Index;
