Locke''s Political Thought and the Oceans - Pirates, Slaves, and Sailors

This book examines John Locke's political thought and activity surrounding oceans with a focus on law and freedom at sea. By examining Locke's Two Treatises of Government alongside his work on England's Board of Trade, this book shows how his theoretical ideas were translated into laws and policies about issues such as piracy and slavery.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Who Owns the Oceans? Locke's Theory of Property at Sea
Chapter 2: "Robbers and Pyrates": Locke's Theory of Natural Law at Sea
Chapter 3: Locke's War on Piracy
Chapter 4: Locke's Theory of Penal Slavery
Chapter 5: Locke's Theory on Forced Military Service

About the author

Sarah Pemberton is an independent scholar (PhD).

Summary

This book examines John Locke’s political thought and activity surrounding oceans with a focus on law and freedom at sea. By examining Locke’s Two Treatises of Government alongside his work on England’s Board of Trade, this book shows how his theoretical ideas were translated into laws and policies about issues such as piracy and slavery.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Pemberton
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781498538237
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-3823-7
• No. of pages: 178
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, LAW / Jurisprudence, Political science & theory, Jurisprudence & general issues, Political science and theory, Western philosophy: Enlightenment, Jurisprudence and general issues