Two Treatises of Government

Two Treatises of Government is a renowned political philosophy book written by the English philosopher John Locke. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the concept of natural law and the second part discussing the origins and nature of political authority. In the first part, Locke argues that every individual has certain natural rights, including the right to life, liberty, and property. He asserts that these rights are not granted by the government but are inherent to all human beings. Locke also emphasizes the importance of consent in political authority, stating that legitimate governments must be established through the consent of the governed. In the second part of the book, Locke explores the origins and nature of political authority. He argues that political power is derived from the people and that the government's role is to protect the natural rights of its citizens. Locke also emphasizes the importance of limited government and the need for checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power. Overall, Two Treatises of Government is a seminal work in political philosophy that has influenced the development of modern democratic systems. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the foundations of modern democracy.Sec. 40. Nor is it so strange, as perhaps before consideration it may appear, that the property of labour should be able to over-balance the community of land: for it is labour indeed that puts the difference of value on every thing; and let any one consider what the difference is between an acre of land planted with tobacco or sugar, sown with wheat or barley, and an acre of the same land lying in common, without any husbandry upon it, and he will find, that the improvement of labour makes the far greater part of the value.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.