02641cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624500550017626400510023130000470028233600260032933700260035533800360038149000570041750000310047450800720050552015140057753400450209165300500213683000570218685600430224399900170228614735UtSlPG20260610133339.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a20014002  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJA1 aLaski, Harold J.q(Harold Joseph),d1893-195010aPolitical thought in England from Locke to Bentham 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 103  aRelease date is 2005-01-19  aProduced by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham" by Harold J. Laski is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolution of political theory and thought in England from the late 17th century through the 18th century, particularly focusing on key figures such as John Locke and Jeremy Bentham. The book discusses how these thinkers contributed to concepts of governance, liberty, and the role of the state, providing a critical analysis of political transitions that shaped modern democracy in England.  The opening of the text sets the stage by emphasizing the significance of the Revolution of 1688, which marked a turning point in English politics by challenging the Divine Right of kings. Laski outlines the shift from absolutist principles to a framework where political power was increasingly viewed as dependent on the consent of the governed. He introduces John Locke's contributions, discussing the impact of his social contract theory and his ideas on natural rights, which later influenced radical political movements. The author critiques the relative absence of systematic political speculation in the subsequent period, signaling a transition toward the emergence of new political thought in response to evolving social dynamics. Overall, the beginning of the book presents a foundation for understanding how philosophical debates of the time informed the practicalities of governance and individual rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical science -- Great Britain -- History 0aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 10340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14735  c56123d56123