Two Treatises of Government

Two Treatises of Government

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A work of political philosophy published anonymously by John Locke in 1689. The First Treatise refutes patriarchalism, while the Second Treatise outlines Locke's ideas for a more civilized society based on natural rights and contract theory. It is a foundational text of liberal political theory.

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We have we have the three Johns. We have we have Milton and Lockach and Mill.

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John Locke
Two Treatises of Government
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"John Locke is mentioned as one of the 'three Johns' (Milton, Locke, Mill) representing a tradition of free speech. 'Two Treatises of Government' is his most famous and representative work on political philosophy."