... philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) published several major philosophical works in the late 17th Century. These works include Essay Concerning Human Understanding, Two Treatises of Government and the Letter on Toleration. While Locke came from a Puritan background and studied medicine at Oxford, his overriding passion was for thought - philosophy. The Second Treatise on Government was published in 1690 and, as unapproachable as the language of this document is to our 21st century minds, the ... of it." It follows then, that having agreed to live in community all individuals agree to subm...

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... . 1-6], and Edmund Burke [pp. 7-11] from this document. This should be regarded as necessary reading for answering the Questions on Locke and Burke. Excerpts From John Locke, Second Treatise of Government: CHAPTER II: LIBERTY AND EQUALITY: [II.4-5 4. To understand political power aright, and derive it from its original, we must consider what estate all men are naturally in, and that is, a ... to themselves and their friends; and, on the other side, ill-nature, passion, and revenge will carry them too far in punishing others, and hence nothing but confusion and disorder will follow, and ...

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