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100 1 _aLaski, Harold J.
_q(Harold Joseph),
_d1893-1950
245 1 0 _aPolitical thought in England from Locke to Bentham
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 103
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-19
508 _aProduced by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical science -- Great Britain -- History
830 0 _aHome University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 103
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14735
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