Second Treatise of Government by John Locke

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Second Treatise of Government by John Locke

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By Grayson Reyes Posted on Jan 9, 2026

In Category - Ethical Reflections

Authors: Locke, John, 1632-1704 Published By : Locke, John, 1632-1704

Book Language: English

"Second Treatise of Government" by John Locke is a political philosophy work published in 1689. Writing anonymously during England's turbulent revolution, Locke outlines a radical vision of society founded on natural rights and government by consent rather than divine authority. His ideas challenge the established order, arguing that legitimate pow...

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so controversial that Locke never acknowledged authorship during his lifetime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Christopher Nelson

3 days ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. I appreciate the effort put into this.

Robert King

5 months ago

At first glance, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Thomas Walker

4 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I have no regrets downloading this.