The Two Treatises of Government: Book Summary & Analysis

Name: The Two Treatises of Government: Book Summary & Analysis
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: John Locke
ISBN: 9798347776047

Author: John Locke

Narrator: David Sterling

Abridged: 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly

Published: 01/20/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Political Science, History & Theory

Synopsis

Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title. The Two Treatises of Government is a foundational work of political philosophy that challenges the concept of absolute monarchy and lays the groundwork for modern democracy. Divided into two parts, the first treatise critiques the idea of divine-right monarchy, dismantling its theological and philosophical arguments. The second treatise presents a compelling vision of government based on natural rights, consent, and the social contract. Addressing themes of liberty, property, and governance, this timeless text continues to influence debates on freedom and justice in contemporary society.

About John Locke

John Locke, FRS (1632–1704) was an influential English philosopher and physician widely known as the father of classical liberalism. The son of an attorney in a middle-class family, Locke attended Oxford and studied medicine. The first earl of Shaftesbury introduced Locke to the world of politics, and early in their association, Locke served as secretary of the Board of Trade and Plantations and secretary to the Lords Proprietors of the Carolinas. In 1696, Locke was made Commissioner of Trade, a position he held for several years. His most well-known works include Two Treatises on Government (1689) and An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690).

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