John Locke's 2nd Treatise on Civil Government

The blueprint for modern liberty. Discover the foundational text that changed the course of history and laid the groundwork for the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. In his Second Treatise of Civil Government, John Locke challenges the divine right of kings to argue for a world built on natural rights, individual liberty, and the consent of the governed. Explore the origins of civil society as Locke breaks down the state of nature, the necessity of the social c...