Two Treatises Of Government - Paperback

by John Locke (Author)

""Two Treatises of Government"" is a political philosophy book written by John Locke in the 17th century. The book is divided into two parts; the first part discusses the concept of natural rights and the social contract theory, while the second part discusses the role of government and the limitations of political power. In the first part, Locke argues that all individuals have natural rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and property, which cannot be taken away by any government or authority. He also discusses the social contract theory, which states that individuals give up some of their natural rights to the government in exchange for protection and security. In the second part, Locke discusses the role of government in protecting the natural rights of individuals and argues that the power of government should be limited and based on the consent of the governed. He also discusses the concept of separation of powers and the importance of checks and balances to prevent tyranny. Overall, ""Two Treatises of Government"" is a seminal work in political philosophy and has had a significant impact on the development of modern democratic systems. It is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory and the foundations of government.Sec. 40. Nor is it so strange, as perhaps before consideration it may appear, that the property of labour should be able to over-balance the community of land: for it is labour indeed that puts the difference of value on every thing; and let any one consider what the difference is between an acre of land planted with tobacco or sugar, sown with wheat or barley, and an acre of the same land lying in common, without any husbandry upon it, and he will find, that the improvement of labour makes the far greater part of the value.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.