SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT (ANNOTATED EDITION) – BY JOHN LOCKE
‘The Problems of Philosophy’ by Bertrand Russell explores fundamental questions concerning human knowledge and the nature of reality. Russell examines topics such as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, and the limits of philosophical knowledge. He also delves into the concepts of knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description, as well as the nature of truth and falsehood. The book emphasizes the importance of philosophical inquiry, encouraging readers to adopt a critical and reflective approach to understanding the world. It’s a thought-provoking exploration of epistemology and metaphysics.
ABOUT THIS ANNOTATED EDITION
This special edition of ‘Second Treatise Of Government’ has been thoughtfully expanded to include key life lessons gleaned from this extraordinary book. Each lesson, drawn from the novel’s rich tapestry, offers deeper insights into main themes of the work and it’s relation to ourselves, society and culture. These reflections enrich the original text, providing readers with valuable perspectives that resonate beyond the narrative, making this edition a must-read for both new and returning readers.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: An Essay Concerning The True Original, Extent And End Of Civil Government
CHAPTER II: Of The State Of Nature
CHAPTER III: Of The State Of War
CHAPTER IV: Of Slavery
CHAPTER V: Of Property
CHAPTER VI: Of Paternal Power
CHAPTER VII: Of Political Or Civil Society
CHAPTER VIII: Of The Beginning Of Political Societies
CHAPTER IX: Of The Ends Of Political Society And Government
CHAPTER X: Of The Forms Of A Common-Wealth
CHAPTER XI: Of The Extent Of The Legislative Power
CHAPTER XII: Of The Legislative, Executive, And Federative Power Of The Common-Wealth
CHAPTER XIII: Of The Subordination Of The Powers Of The Common-Wealth
CHAPTER XIV: Of Prerogative
CHAPTER XV: Of Paternal, Political, And Despotical Power, Considered Together
CHAPTER XVI: Of Conquest
CHAPTER XVII: Of Usurpation
CHAPTER XVIII: Of Tyranny
CHAPTER XIX: Of The Dissolution Of Government
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