Two Treatises of Government

Name: Two Treatises of Government
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: George H. Smith
ISBN: 9781433237782

Author: George H. Smith

Series: The Giants of Political Thought Series

Narrator: Craig Deitschman

Unabridged: 2 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Knowledge Products, Inc.

Published: 04/07/2006

Categories: Nonfiction, Political Science

Synopsis

This presentation discusses the life of John Locke, the evolution of his ideas, and the political conflicts in 17th Century England which led to the writing of Two Treatises of Government. The famous Second Treatise which contains Lockes central ideas on rights, government, and revolutionis examined in detail. Special attention is given to Lockes theory of private property, which has influenced law and government for over two centuries.

About George H. Smith

George H. Smith is an author, editor, educator, and speaker. His first book was the very popular Atheism: The Case against God. Smith began teaching in the 1970s and for nearly twenty years spent his summers instructing university students in political philosophy and American political and intellectual history at seminars sponsored by the Cato Institute and the Institute for Humane Studies. His many articles and book reviews have appeared in a wide range of publications, including Reason, the New York Times, and the Journal of Libertarian Studies.

Reviews

Goodreads review by J.D. on February 28, 2019

Locke anchors his second Treatise in natural law. By that, Locke means an externalized, objective truth that is discoverable by reason. That truth is a god-given and god-ordained freedom. From this, Locke deduces the essence of his political theory. "Man" is free and "man" ought to be free. "Is," in......more

Goodreads review by AttackGirl on March 04, 2021

As my mother states, “I brought you into the world I can take you out of it”.......more

Goodreads review by Alex on January 12, 2022

This is in part a summary of the thoughts of the philosopher, John Locke. It includes a biography of the man along with numerous quotes to illustrate his arguments. I liked it and I will most likely listen to this audiobook again.......more

Goodreads review by Alice on April 10, 2023

An excellent walk-through of Lockes most important ideas.......more

Goodreads review by Jason on September 24, 2015

For some reason, I thought this was the actual treatises, not a well done lecture on them. I really appreciated the context that was given.......more