Locke, John

A comprehensive collection that brings together the main published works with the most importance surviving evidence from among Locke's papers relating to his political philosophy.

Begins with a biographical background and a history of the interpretation of Locke's writings, giving particular attention to the ideologically influenced debates of the last fifty or so years. Locke's most important political writings---The Two Treatises of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration --- are accompanied by explanatory annotations.