Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government': A Reader's Guide

Author:   Professor Paul Kelly
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9780826492654


Pages:   172
Publication Date:   29 November 2007
Format:   Hardback
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Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government': A Reader's Guide


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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 undergraduate courses throughout the English-speaking world and continues to inspire and inform contemporary debates in political philosophy. As such, it is a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government': A Reader's Guide, Paul Kelly offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Locke's seminal work. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts.

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Author:   Professor Paul Kelly
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780826492654


ISBN 10:   0826492657
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   29 November 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

1. Locke's Second Treatise in Context 2. Overview and Main Themes 3. Reading the Text 4. Reception and Influence 5. Further Reading 6. Notes 7. Bibliography

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Paul Kelly is Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics, UK.

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