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Two Treatises of Government

by John Locke · 1988 · 478 pages

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Thomas Jefferson

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A foundational work of political philosophy that refutes the divine right of kings and establishes the principles of modern liberalism. Locke argues that government legitimacy rests on the consent of the governed and the protection of natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

Genres

PhilosophyHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

Critical ThinkingDecision MakingIndividual LibertyPersuasionSocial ContractSystems Thinking

Book Details

Published

1988

Pages

478

Language

en

ISBN

9780521357302

Audiobook Available

8h 36m
Narrated by James Langton

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