Publisher's Synopsis
Locke On Civil Government and Filmer's Patriarcha is a book that contains two important political treatises written by John Locke and Robert Filmer. The first treatise, written by Locke, is titled Two Treatises of Government and is considered one of the most important works in the history of political philosophy. In this treatise, Locke argues that individuals have natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that government exists to protect these rights. He also discusses the idea of consent of the governed and the right of revolution.The second treatise, written by Filmer, is titled Patriarcha and argues for the divine right of kings. Filmer believed that monarchs were chosen by God and that they had absolute power over their subjects. He argued that rebellion against the king was a sin and that subjects had a duty to obey their ruler.The book provides readers with a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the ideas of two influential political philosophers. It offers insight into the political debates of the time and provides a historical context for understanding contemporary political thought. The book is a valuable resource for students of political philosophy, history, and government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
