Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government': A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides)

By: Paul Kelly

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Synopsis: John Locke's Second Treatise of Government is one of the most influential texts in the history of political theory.Â It is a staple of undergraduate courses throughout the English-speaking world and continues to inspire and inform contemporary debates in political philosophy.Â As such, it is a hugely important and exciting, yet challenging, piece of philosophical writing.In Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government': A Reader's Guide, Paul Kelly offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Locke's seminal work. This is the ideal companion toÂ study of this most influential and challenging of texts.