The Works of John Locke

<p>This is Volume 2 of The Works of John Locke presenting his key philosophical writings. Included are his influential treatises on government essays on human understanding and letters on toleration providing a comprehensive view of Locke's contributions to political theory and epistemology. The volume also features a preliminary essay and notes by J. A. St. John offering valuable context and analysis.</p> <p>Locke's works remain essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy political science and intellectual history. His ideas on natural rights limited government and the social contract continue to shape contemporary debates about individual liberty and the role of the state. This edition makes Locke's profound insights accessible to a modern audience ensuring the enduring relevance of his thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>