Bøger af John Locke

" This Treatise, which is grown up under your lordship¿s eye, and has ventured into the world by your order, does now, by a natural kind of right,come to your lordship for that protection which you several years since promised it. It is not that I think any name, how great soever, set at the beginning of a book, will be able to cover the faults that are to be found in it. Things in print must stand and fall by their own worth, or the reader¿s fancy. But there being nothing more to be desired for truth than a fair unprejudiced hearing, nobody is more likely to procure me that than your lordship, who are allowed to have got so intimate an ac- quaintance with her, in her more retired recesses. Your lordship is known to have so far advanced your speculations in the most abstract and general knowledge of things ,beyond the odinary reachorcom mon methods, that your allowance and approbation of the design of this Treatise will at least preserve it from being condemned without reading, and will prevail to have those parts a little weighed, which might other- wise perhaps be thought to deserve no consideration, for being some- what out of the common road. "

"The Second Treatise of Government" by John Locke is a classic work of political philosophy that explores the nature of civil society and government. Published in 1689, this treatise remains a cornerstone of modern political thought, influencing the ideas behind the American Revolution and the development of modern liberal democracy. Locke's writing is characterized by clear, concise argumentation and a commitment to the principles of individual liberty, consent, and property rights. He argues that government is established to protect the natural rights of its citizens, and that it is the responsibility of the people to ensure that their government operates justly and within the bounds of the law. Whether you are a student of political science, a historian, or simply someone interested in the foundations of modern democracy, "The Second Treatise of Government" is a must-read. Its enduring relevance and the profound impact it has had on modern political thought make it an essential addition to any library.