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John Locke's Political Theory - Equality, Freedom, Property, and Dissent

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This lecture examines John Locke’s political theory in historical context, focusing on natural freedom and equality, consent-based government, private property, civil society, and the separation of powers. It contrasts Locke’s ideas with Hobbes’s views on sovereignty, scarcity, and the state of nature.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Locke in a Historical Context
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- Chapter 2. First Treatise
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- Chapter 3. Second Treatise: Major Themes
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- Chapter 4. All Born Free and Equal
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- Chapter 5. Need for Common Superior Based on Consent
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- Chapter 6. Origins and Limits of Private Property
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- Chapter 7. Difference between Absolute Monarchy and Civil Society
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- Chapter 8. Separation of Powers
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  • Kakuli Roy
    I recently completed the John locke's political theory equality, freedom ,property and dissent course on class Central and I am thoroughly impressed the course is well structured covering 7 chapters that delve into locke's influential ideas on natural rights, property and governance the lecture are engaging and informative making complex concepts essay to grasp. Highly recommended for anyone interested in politician philosophy.
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