Abstract

John Locke is one of the most important figures in the history of political thought. His _Second Treatise on Government_ was one of the most significant political statements of its time and provides the foundations of liberal political thought. His views on the social contract, political obligation, rebellion, revolution and property remain strikingly relevant today. _Locke on Government_ introduces and assesses: * Locke's life and the background to the _Second Treatise on Government_ *The text and ideas of the _Second Treatise_ *The continuing importance of Locke's work to philosophy For student's coming to Locke for the first time, _Locke on Government_ will be an invaluable guide to his political thought