John Locke is widely perceived as a foundational figure within the
liberal tradition. This book investigates the competing purposes
that informed Locke’s political philosophy, not all of which
resulted in outcomes consistent with what we today understand as
"liberal" ideals. Locke himself was unaware that he belonged to a
"liberal" tradition. Traditions only acquire meaning in retrospect.
But many have perceived the development of Locke’s political
philosophy as involving a smooth evolution from "authoritarian"
origins to "liberal" conclusions, beginning with Locke’s Two
Tracts on Government (1660-62) and culminating in his later
political works, the Two Treatises of Government (1689) and A
Letter Concerning Toleration (1689). This book advances an
interpretation of this development which reveals how, by the time
of his mature political writings, Locke sought to advance three
competing imperatives within his political philosophy, only two of
which were consistent with ideals of individual liberty. The other
imperative sustained purposes much more aligned with the
"authoritarianism" with which Locke’s political philosophy began.
The result is a much more complex and variegated understanding of
Locke’s political philosophy, focusing on its competing purposes.
Liberty, Governance and Resistance will be of interest to
researchers studying Locke, liberalism, and the history of ideas.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought |
| Release date: |
November 2023 |
| Authors: |
John William Tate
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
312 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-70719-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-367-70719-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780367707194 |
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