--- product_id: 237636 title: "The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science)" price: "$21.73" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/237636-the-second-treatise-of-government-and-a-letter-concerning-toleration store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science) **Price:** $21.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science) - **How much does it cost?** $21.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/237636-the-second-treatise-of-government-and-a-letter-concerning-toleration) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A highly influential figure in the Age of Enlightenment in England and France, whose works helped inspire the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, John Locke was one of the most important political theorists in Western history. In The Second Treatise of Government , a major contribution to the principles underlying modern democracies, he achieved two objectives: refuting the concept of the divine right of monarchy, and establishing a theory of government based on the ultimate sovereignty of the people. In A Letter Concerning Toleration , composed as early as 1667 but not published for political reasons until 1689 — after the "Glorious Revolution" — Locke pleaded for religious tolerance on grounds similar to his argument for political freedom, i.e., that all men are by nature "free, equal, and independent," and are entitled to freedom of thought, freedom of speech, and freedom of worship. To help guarantee the latter freedom, Locke called for separation of church and state. The basis of social and political philosophy for generations, these works laid the foundation of the modern democratic state in England and abroad. Their enduring importance makes them essential reading for students of philosophy, history, and political science. Review: Superior Value - Great book. Paperback, but print quality is good and binding is reasonable. Review: Love this as an E-book! - I purchased this book as an e-book for my IPad as well as IPhone. I enjoy how I am able to highlight, take notes, look up words, through this! It makes reading this a lot more easy and helps me to catorgerize all the important information into different sections! I really enjoy reading this, the concepts are simple and the information that backs them up are very insightful! I would recommend this, especially the kindle version. :) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #101,565 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #109 in Democracy (Books) #193 in Political Philosophy (Books) #307 in History & Theory of Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 270 Reviews | ## Images ![The Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uxZooIwnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior Value *by S***O on November 9, 2024* Great book. Paperback, but print quality is good and binding is reasonable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this as an E-book! *by C***E on February 15, 2016* I purchased this book as an e-book for my IPad as well as IPhone. I enjoy how I am able to highlight, take notes, look up words, through this! It makes reading this a lot more easy and helps me to catorgerize all the important information into different sections! I really enjoy reading this, the concepts are simple and the information that backs them up are very insightful! I would recommend this, especially the kindle version. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good book about my distant cousin! No kidding. *by G***A on November 19, 2010* I am heavily involved in genealogy and have added this book to my library. I have acquired books on my descendant's ancestor's descendants to include John and Priscilla Alden, both Presidents Adams, President Calvin Coolidge,President George Washington and Patriot Patrick Henry, who as a side note, married the cousin of President Washington's wife. Also, I have ordered one book, and I plan to order others on another distant cousin, John Locke, whose writings inspired the authors of our US Constitution to include the phrase - "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness". 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