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Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration
Series: Rethinking the Western Tradition
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This collection is ideal for students, scholars, and readers interested in political philosophy, history of ideas, and liberal democratic theory seeking a deeper understanding of Locke's work and its lasting impact.
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See moreTwo of John Locke's most mature and influential political writings and three brilliant interpretive essays have been combined here in one volume. The complete texts are accompanied by interpretive essays by three prominent Locke scholars.
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Two of Locke's most mature and influential political writings and three brilliant interpretive essays have been combined here in one volume. Among the most influential writings in the history of Western political thought, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration remain vital to political debates more than three centuries after they were written.
The complete texts are accompanied by interpretive essays by three prominent Locke scholars. Ian Shapiro's introduction places Locke's political writings in historical and biographical context. John Dunn explores both the intellectual context in which Locke wrote the Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration, and the major interpretive controversies surrounding their meaning. Ruth Grant offers a comprehensive discussion of Locke's views on women and the family, and Shapiro contributes an essay on the democratic elements of Locke's political theory.
Taken together, the texts and essays in this volume offer insights into the history of ideas and the enduring influence of Locke's political thought.
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Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration
Two of Locke's most mature and influential political writings and three brilliant interpretive essays have been combined here in one volume. Among the most influential writings in the history of Western political thought, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration remain vital to political debates more than three centuries after they were written. The complete texts...Paperback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
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Praised as the new standard edition for students of political theory, this book offers authoritative historical scholarship combined with contemporary insights. Reviewers commend the contributors for revitalising Locke's ideas, highlighting their progressive and democratic aspects. The volume's comprehensive essays and useful index make it invaluable for both teaching and research.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780300100181
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 November 2003
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Contributors:
- Edited by Ian Shapiro
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Ian Shapiro is William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor and chair, Department of Political Science, Yale University.
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