The Lockean mind
by Gordon-Roth, Jessica Weinberg, Shelley
"John Locke (1632-1704) is considered as one of the most important philosophers of the modern era. The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were both highly influenced by Locke's philosophical ideas. Commonly known as the 'Father of Liberalism' Locke heavily influences contemporary libertarianism, with its emphasis on small government, the requirement of actual consent to that government, and a natural executive right to establish one's own sovereignty and enforce one'…
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- Full title :The Lockean mind / edited by Jessica Gordon-Roth and Shelley Weinberg.
Summary
"John Locke (1632-1704) is considered as one of the most important philosophers of the modern era. The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were both highly influenced by Locke's philosophical ideas. Commonly known as the 'Father of Liberalism' Locke heavily influences contemporary libertarianism, with its emphasis on small government, the requirement of actual consent to that government, and a natural executive right to establish one's own sovereignty and enforce one'' own rights. The Lockean Mind provides a comprehensive survey of his work, not only placing it in its historical context but also exploring its contemporary significance. Comprising almost sixty chapters by a superb team of international contributors, the volume is divided into twelve parts covering the full range of Locke's thought: Historical Background, Locke's Interlocutors, Locke's Epistemology, Locke's Philosophy of Mind, Locke on Philosophy of Language and Logic, Locke's Metaphysics, Locke's Natural Philosophy, Locke's Moral Philosophy, Locke on Education, Locke's Political Philosophy, Locke's Social Philosophy, Locke on Religion. This collection is essential reading for students and researchers working in political philosophy, philosophy of mind, libertarianism, British Empiricism, epistemology and political theory, as well as for those in related Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines with an interest in John Locke"--
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- Publication Date:©2022
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2022
The Physical Object
- Description:xix, 599 pages : : illustrations (black and white) ; : 26 cm.
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781138296909, 1138296902, 9781032055794, 1032055790
- oclc:on1239801385
- LC Classification:B1297
- Dewey Decimal:192
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