The Second Treatise of Civil Government

Auteurs

• John Locke

Séries

• Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought

Paramètres

• 148 pages
• 6 heures de lecture

• Droit, Littérature juridique
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Philosophie
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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The philosophical insights in John Locke's Second Treatise of Government significantly shaped the ideologies of the American Revolution and the founding documents of the United States. His concepts of liberty and justice resonated with the Founding Fathers, influencing the Declaration of Independence and various state constitutions. Locke's work provided a foundational framework for political thought, emphasizing the principles of English constitutionalism and the rights of individuals, which were pivotal during the Federal Convention of 1787 and beyond.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2010
• Reliure: (souple)