Locke critiques the concepts of absolute monarchy and divine right, arguing instead for a government founded on natural rights, individual freedom, and the consent of the governed, which protects the fundamental rights of life, liberty, and property.
Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1690
Latest release
Jul 28, 2026
Pages
316
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Non-fiction (paperback)
Not available to read in United States
Published 1690, before the 1931 United States publication horizon (term expired).