Second Treatise of Government by John Locke

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The central principles of what today is broadly known as political liberalism were made current in large part by Locke's "Second Treatise of Government" (1690). The principles of individual liberty, the rule of law, government by consent of the people, and the right to private property are... read more

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I. IT having been shown in the foregoing discourse: Firstly. That Adam had not, either by natural right of fatherhood or by positive donation from God, any such authority over his children, nor dominion over the world, as is pretended.

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John Locke (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Hackett Pub Co Inc
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Publication Date: 1980
ISBN: 091514493X
Page Count: 148

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Dewey: 320.01

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Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Political Science
Books › Nonfiction › Philosophy › Political
Books › Nonfiction › Politics

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