Two Treatises of Government

Exploring the concepts of natural law and rights, this work by John Locke critiques civil governments and delineates between legitimate and illegitimate authority. Written during the turbulent period of Whig revolutionary plots, it advocates for the right to revolt against tyranny. Locke's groundbreaking ideas, emerging after the Glorious Revolution, continue to resonate and influence modern political thought, emphasizing the importance of individual rights and the moral basis for governance.