| John Locke Contributor(s): Mack, Eric (Author), Meadowcroft, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0826429815 ISBN-13: 9780826429810 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: This volume includes an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition of Locke's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008045230 |
| Series: Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.6" W x 8.6" (0.70 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: John Locke (1632-1704), one of the great philosophers, is probably best known for his contributions to political thought. In this outstanding volume, Eric Mack explains Locke's philosophical position, placing it in the tumultuous political and religious context of 17th century England. For Locke, entering into political society did not involve giving up one's natural rights, but rather transferring to governmental authority the job of protecting those rights. In this rigorous critical analysis, Mack argues that Locke provides an impressive - if not decisive - philosophical case for the view that individuals have natural rights to life, liberty and property, despite the existence or actions of any political authority. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mack, Eric: - Eric Mack is Professor of Philosophy at Tulane University, USA, and the author of numerous articles in scholarly journals on libertarian philosophy. |
