Second Treatise of Government
Written by John Locke
Published by Public Domain
Genre: Political Philosophy
Audience: Scholars, students, and general readers interested in political theory
Tone: Analytical
In "Second Treatise of Government," John Locke argues that legitimate political authority arises from the consent of the governed, emphasizing individual rights, the rule of law, and the necessity of government to protect property and ensure justice.
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""He that conquers in an unjust war can thereby have no title to the subjection and obedience of the conquered.""
""A king governing in a settled kingdom leaves to be a king, and degenerates into a tyrant, as soon as he leaves off to rule according to his laws.""
""Self-defense is a part of the law of nature.""
""The great end of men’s entering into society, being the enjoyment of their properties in peace and safety.""
""Men being, as has been said, by nature, all free, equal, and independent.""
""No government can have a right to obedience from a people who have not freely consented to it.""
""Wherever law ends, tyranny begins.""
""The end of government is the good of mankind.""