Lee Ward

John Locke and Modern Life (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Recovers a sense of John Locke's central role in the making of the modern world. It demonstrates that his vision of modern life was constructed on a philosophy of human freedom that is the intellectual nerve connecting the various strands of his thought. By revealing the depth and originality of Locke's critique of the metaphysical assumptions and authoritative institutions of pre-modern life, this book rejects the notion of Locke as an intellectual anachronism. Indeed, the radical core of Locke's modern project was the 'democratization of mind', according to which he challenged practically every previous mode of philosophical analysis by making the autonomous individual the sole determinant of truth. It was on the basis of this new philosophical dispensation that Locke crafted a modern vision not only of government but also of the churches, the family, education, and the conduct of international relations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. August 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781139035880
• Artikelnr.: 52835614

Autorenporträt

LEE WARD has always enjoyed books, especially stories about heroes or, even better, superheroes, of which there clearly is a shortage! When not writing, he enjoys reading-including indulging his passion for science fiction and comic books, as well as all things scientific and historical. And when not reading or writing, he can be found watching movies and hanging out with his pets.He lives in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. The democratization of mind
2. The state of nature
3. Constitutional government
4. The natural rights family
5. Locke's liberal education
6. The church
7. International relations
Conclusion.