Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

John Locke

    August 29, 1632 – October 28, 1704
    The Love You Crave
    Lethal people
    Identité et différence : l'invention de la conscience = An essay concerning human understanding. II, xxvii, Of identity and diversity
    The First & Second Treatises of Government (Hardcover)
    Great Books 33. Locke, Hume, Berkeley
    The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776)
    • The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776)

      The Original Texts from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and The Founding Fathers of the United States

      • 372 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Exploring the evolution of political thought, this collection includes foundational texts that shaped modern governance. It begins with Hobbes' view of the necessity of a strong central authority, followed by Locke's arguments for natural rights and government by consent. Rousseau's work introduces the concept of collective will and social agreements, while the Constitution of Pennsylvania exemplifies practical application of these theories in establishing a democratic framework. Together, these works highlight the transition from absolute rule to democratic principles.

      The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776)
      4.9
    • Exploring foundational principles of political philosophy, this complete edition combines two of Locke's influential treatises on governance. It delves into the nature of human rights, the social contract, and the justification of government authority, emphasizing the importance of individual liberty and the rule of law. Locke's arguments laid the groundwork for modern democratic thought, making this collection essential for understanding the evolution of political theory and the role of government in society.

      The First & Second Treatises of Government (Hardcover)
      4.5
    • Identité et différence Inséré par Locke dans son Essai philosophique concernant l’entendement humain , le « traité de l’identité » a laissé une trace remarquable du XVIIIe siècle à nos jours. Pour la première fois, il donne un nom aux grandes catégories de la métaphysique du sujet : the consciousness , the self , et les associe étroitement dans une problématique de la « conscience de soi ». Pour que celle-ci déploie ses possibilités et ses conflits latents, il faut cependant un moment spécifique de traduction : la proposition par le huguenot français Pierre Coste de leurs équivalents – « la con-science » et « le soi » –, fournissant à toute la philosophie continentale les moyens de sortir des apories du cartésianisme. Cet événement dont nous sommes encore tributaires, l’invention européenne de la conscience , se trouve ici étudié à travers la réédition des textes de Locke et de Coste, augmentée d’une nouvelle traduction et complétée par un commentaire et un dossier. Étienne Balibar Il est professeur émérite à l’université de Paris-Ouest-Nanterre-La Défense.

      Identité et différence : l'invention de la conscience = An essay concerning human understanding. II, xxvii, Of identity and diversity
      4.0
    • Lethal people

      • 282 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Would you let a child die if your family were threatened? When the government wants someone to disappear without a trace, they put in a call to Donovan Creed. Creed is a man of many identities, a ruthless assassin with access to all the technology that the military can offer. You don't want to take on Creed. But then again, most don't even see him coming. When Creed meets an orphaned girl, she reminds him of his own daughter, and he swears to protect her from the men who killed her parents. But when his involvement becomes public knowledge amongst the criminal fraternity, Creed and his family also become targets...

      Lethal people
      4.2
    • The Love You Crave

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      WHEN YOU'VE ALREADY BETRAYED EVERYONE YOU LOVE, WHO CAN YOU TURN TO FOR HELP? Former CIA assassin Donovan Creed finds himself at odds with mob-connected Tony Spumoni and practically everyone else he knows, including his boss Darwin, lover Gwen, daughter Kimberly, protégé Callie, co-worker Lou, physician Doc Howard, assorted board members, terrorists, and even a zoo full of angry monkeys!

      The Love You Crave
      3.4
    • Some Thoughts Concerning Education

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book presents a series of letters written by John Locke in 1684, offering his insights on education to friends Mary and Edward Clarke regarding their son. Despite being unmarried and childless, Locke shares his influential Enlightenment philosophies, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a child's mind and character. His correspondence reflects his profound understanding of human development and the role of education in shaping individuals, making it a significant contribution to educational theory.

      Some Thoughts Concerning Education
      3.0
    • An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

      • 880 pages
      • 31 hours of reading

      An Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke concerns the foundation of human knowledge and understanding, and is one of the classic philosophical works of the seventeenth century.

      An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
      3.9
    • Locke

      Two Treatises of Government

      • 478 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      The revised edition of Peter Laslett's influential work delves into the foundational concepts of political philosophy, focusing on the nature of government and individual rights. It is celebrated for its critical analysis of social contract theory and its impact on modern political thought. This classic text remains essential for understanding the evolution of political ideas and the historical context surrounding governance.

      Locke
      3.7
    • Now and Then

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      When we last encountered Donovan Creed, former CIA assassin and free lance killer, he had successfully stolen billions of dollars from the world's most lethal criminals. Now all he wants is a quiet, romantic vacation with the very sexy Rachel-no fire ants, bi-polar girlfriends, rabid squirrels, accident prone homicidal maniacs, hailstorms, hairless cats, gangs, faith healers, or pirates.

      Now and Then
      3.6