Publisher's Synopsis
""Two Treatises of Government"" is a political philosophy book written by John Locke in the late 17th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the idea of natural rights and the second part exploring the concept of a social contract. In the first part, Locke argues that all individuals have natural rights, including the rights to life, liberty, and property. He asserts that these rights are inherent and cannot be taken away by any government or authority. Locke also discusses the idea of a state of nature, where individuals are free and equal, but also vulnerable to violence and chaos.In the second part, Locke explores the idea of a social contract between the government and the people. He argues that governments are established to protect natural rights and that they derive their power from the consent of the governed. Locke also discusses the limitations of government power and the right of the people to rebel against an unjust government.Overall, ""Two Treatises of Government"" is a foundational work in political philosophy and has influenced many political thinkers and movements throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the principles of democracy, individual rights, and the relationship between the government and the people.Sec. 40. Nor is it so strange, as perhaps before consideration it may appear, that the property of labour should be able to over-balance the community of land: for it is labour indeed that puts the difference of value on every thing; and let any one consider what the difference is between an acre of land planted with tobacco or sugar, sown with wheat or barley, and an acre of the same land lying in common, without any husbandry upon it, and he will find, that the improvement of labour makes the far greater part of the value.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.
