Locke

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In a focused assessment of one of the founding members of theliberal tradition in philosophy and a self-proclaimed"Under-Labourer" working to support the scientificrevolution of the seventeenth century, the author maps the fullrange of John Locke's highly influential ideas, which eventoday remain at the heart of debates about the nature of realityand our knowledge of it, as well as our moral and political rightsand duties. * Comprehensive introduction to the full range of Locke'sideas, providing an up-to-date account that acknowledges issuesraised by recent scholarship over the past decade * A well-rounded perspective on one of the intellectual giants ofthe western philosophical tradition * Provides detailed coverage of Locke's two key works,An Essay Concerning Human Understanding and The TwoTreatises of Government. * A sophisticated analysis by a highly respected academic * A vital addition to the Blackwell Great Mindsseries

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Samuel C. Rickless

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17th & 18th Century Philosophy Locke, John Philosophie Philosophie des 17. u. 18. Jhd. Philosophy

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"Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers." (Choice, 1 July 2015) "Clearly and engagingly written, this book providesstudents with the best sort of model for writing about the historyof philosophy. Rickless shows both how to put a philosopher'sviews in historical context, and how to subject them to rigorousphilosophical assessment. The top choice for short introductions toLocke's philosophy." --Edwin McCann, University of Southern California "An excellent and elegantly written introduction toLocke's philosophy that is both comprehensive andconcise." --David Owen, University of Arizona
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