Two Treatises of Government

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of two parts: the first part refutes the theory of the divine right of kings, while the second proposes the concept of natural rights and the social contract.
• The second part of the book had a significant influence on the development of political philosophy, especially ideas related to human rights and democracy.
• Locke argues that government should protect the natural rights of individuals, such as life, liberty, and property.
• The book was written in the context of political changes in England, including the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
• Locke opposes absolute monarchy and supports the idea of the separation of powers.
• Locke's work influenced the American Founding Fathers, including Thomas Jefferson, in drafting the United States Declaration of Independence.
• Locke uses the concept of the «state of nature» to explain how people lived before the emergence of organized societies and governments.