Often considered the foundation of political liberalism, John Locke's Two Treatises of Government was first published anymously in 1689, in the wake of England's Glorious Revolution. In The First Treatise of Government, Locke refutes the idea of divine monarchy, while The Second Treatise of Government articulates Locke's philosophy of government, which he based upon his theories of natural rights and the social contract. In Locke's view, governments' legitimacy is based upon their performance of their proper functions-preservation of the life, liberty, and property rights of their citizens, and protection from those who seek to violate these rights. A radical doctrine at the time of its publication, Locke's theories provided a philosophical basis for many of the principles behind the American Revolution. More than 300 years after the publication of the Two Treatises of Government, Locke's ideas continue to spark debate. A must-listen for anyone interested in the foundations of contemporary political ideology, Locke's hugely influential work will retain its relevance for generations to come.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
ISBN-10
1452651426
ISBN-13
9781452651422
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106461819
Product Key Features
Author
John Locke
Format
CD, MP3 Format
Language
English
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Old Saybrook, Ct
Running Time
600
Narrator(s)
James Langton
Author Biography
John Locke (1632-1704) was a British political philosopher who is often cited as the father of political liberalism. Actor and musician James Langton, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, has performed many voice-overs and narrated numerous audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Brotherhood of the Holy Shroud by Julia Navarro and The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan.