{"product_id":"the-second-treatise-of-civil-government-9781554811564","title":"The Second Treatise of Civil Government","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this, the second of his \u003cem\u003eTwo Treatises of Government\u003c\/em\u003e, John Locke examines humankind’s transition from its original state of nature to a civil society. One can see the lasting influence of Locke’s ideas through their familiarity to the modern reader—the roots of classical liberalism are here, and many of Locke’s arguments foreshadow contemporary debates concerning government, liberty, and property rights. The introduction and annotations included in this edition are intended to contextualize the work and prevent misunderstanding, without advancing any particular scholarly interpretation or merely summarizing Locke’s reasoning. This edition has its origin in the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eBroadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought\u003c\/em\u003e and adheres to the anthology’s format and high standards of accuracy and accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought\u003c\/em\u003e is edited by \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Bailey\u003c\/strong\u003e (University of Guelph), \u003cstrong\u003eSamantha Brennan\u003c\/strong\u003e (University of Western Ontario), \u003cstrong\u003eWill Kymlicka\u003c\/strong\u003e (Queen’s University), \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Levy\u003c\/strong\u003e (McGill University), \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Sager\u003c\/strong\u003e (Portland State University), and \u003cstrong\u003eClark Wolf\u003c\/strong\u003e (Iowa State University).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An excellent edition of Locke’s classic text of political theory. The engaging and accessible introduction draws readers into Locke’s life and work in politics and philosophy, as well as a number of the most important debates that his thought continues to spark. The annotated text offers a great aid to students learning to navigate an older language of politics.” — Torrey Shanks, University at Albany, SUNY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Locke’s \u003cem\u003eSecond Treatise\u003c\/em\u003e is among the most influential texts in the history of political thought, and essential reading for students of politics. This edition has an accessibly written introduction that sets the context for the work, brings out its historical importance, and directs students to the most salient concepts and issues to be found in it. It also provides thoughtful questions that will usefully guide classroom discussion.” — Richard Vernon, University of Western Ontario\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With the passage of time, Locke’s \u003cem\u003eSecond Treatise\u003c\/em\u003e has become increasingly difficult for students to understand. The distinctive contribution of this edition, both in the introduction and the notes, is to go further in providing students with the tools to really engage with and understand the primary text.” — Alex Tuckness, Iowa State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWho Was John Locke?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Was Locke’s Overall Philosophical Project?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the Structure of The Second Treatise?\u003cbr\u003eSome Useful Background Information\u003cbr\u003eSome Common Misconceptions\u003cbr\u003eHow Important and Influential Is The Second Treatise?\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for Critical Reflection\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Second Treatise of Civil Government\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Of Political Power\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. Of the State of Nature\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Of the State of War\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Of Slavery\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Of Property\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Of Paternal Power\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Of Political or Civil Society\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Of the Beginning of Political Societies\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Of the Ends of Political Society and Government\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Of the Forms of a Commonwealth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Of the Extent of the Legislative Power\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Of the Legislative, Executive, and Federative Power of the Commonwealth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Of the Subordination of the Powers of the Commonwealth\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Of Prerogative\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Of Paternal, Political, and Despotical Power, considered together\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Of Conquest\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. Of Usurpation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18. Of Tyranny\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19. Of the Dissolution of Government\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Broadview Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50083757719895,"sku":"9781554811564","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781554811564.jpg?v=1740724495","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-second-treatise-of-civil-government-9781554811564","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}