John Locke and the Origins of Private Property
Philosophical Explorations of Individualism, Community, and Equality
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- Author: Matthew H. Kramer, Churchill College, Cambridge
- Date Published: January 2004
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521548908
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John Locke's attempt to justify private property is one of the central elements in his political philosophy. Matthew Kramer's new book explores in depth the Lockean theory of property, along with many other aspects of Locke's political thought. Drawing on the techniques of analytic philosophy, Kramer offers some rigorous and extensive techniques of Locke's arguments. While subsequently investigating the consequences of the shortcomings in Locke's reasoning, Kramer maintains that our understanding of Locke's political vision must change considerably. Kramer's book will be of interest to political philosophers, legal philosophers, and intellectual historians.
Read more- Offers a rigorous analysis of Locke's chief theories
- Focuses on detailed reading of the texts outside of historical context
- Establishes Locke as an early communitarian
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"In this excellent work, Kramer persuasively argues that Locke's views actually support the thesis that the Enlightenment's leading proponent of individualism was a communitarian or collectivist....well organized, closely argued, and a worthwhile contribution to both Lockean scholarship and the larger liberalism-communitarian debate." R.F. White, Choice
See more reviews"...[Kramer's] book on Locke provides many interesting objections that students of Locke cannot afford to ignore." The Philosophical Review
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- Date Published: January 2004
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521548908
- length: 364 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 153 x 20 mm
- weight: 0.562kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of abbreviations
Preface
Part I. Introduction:
1. A philosophical approach to philosophy
2. Preliminary matters
Part II. On Equality:
3. Equality unlocked
Part III. Labor and Property:
4. The labors of Locke: a critique
5. Once more unto the breach
6. The drawing of consequences
Citational appendix
Index.
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