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1 online resource (vi, 164 pages). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Continuum reader's guides
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Continuum reader's guides.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-160) and index. |
| Contents |
Locke's Second treatise in context -- The life and times of John Locke -- The political and philosophical context of the Second treatise -- Overview and key themes -- The Second treatise in Locke's philosophy -- Key themes -- Reading the text -- Getting started: the problem of absolutism -- From the First treatise to the Second treatise -- The state of nature -- Equality -- Freedom -- The law of nature -- Right and duty to punish: executive power of the law of nature -- Natural rights -- State of nature, history and realism -- The state of war and slavery -- War -- Slavery -- Private property -- Self-ownership -- Original acquisition -- World ownership and equality -- The invention of money -- Property and colonial acquisition -- Patriarchal power and the family -- The status of children -- The duty of parents and the role of the family -- The obligations of children and parents -- The conjugal or sexual contract -- The origins of political society -- The original contract -- The second stage agreement and the role of majorities -- The problem of consent -- The Lockean state -- Legislative power -- Executive power -- Prerogative -- Conquest, tyranny and the dissolution of the state -- Conquest -- Usurpation -- Tyranny, rebellion and resistance -- When to rebel and resist? -- Reception and influence -- Locke's influence in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries -- History, religion and Locke: contemporary interpretations of Locke -- Locke, property and contemporary liberalism -- Notes -- Further reading -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Summary |
Continuum's ""Reader's Guides"" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text. John Locke's ""Second Treatise of Government"" is one of the most influential texts in the history of political theory. It is a staple of undergrad. |
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Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Locke, John, 1632-1704. Essay concerning the true original extent and end of civil government.
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Essay concerning the true original extent and end of civil government (Locke, John) |
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Political science -- Early works to 1800.
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Political science. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
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Electronic books.
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Early works.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kelly, P.J. (Paul Joseph). Locke's Second treatise of government. London ; New York : Continuum, 2007 9780826492654 (DLC) 2007018555 (OCoLC)124162764 |
| ISBN |
9781441144188 (electronic book) |
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1441144188 (electronic book) |
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9780826492654 |
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0826492657 |
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9780826492661 |
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0826492665 |
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