Four Letters On Toleration (1870)

By John Locke

Book Overview

""Four Letters on Toleration"" is a collection of essays written by the renowned philosopher John Locke. Originally published in 1689, the book presents Locke's arguments in favor of religious toleration and freedom of conscience. In the first letter, Locke argues that the state has no authority to compel religious belief, as this is a matter of individual conscience. In the second letter, he asserts that religious diversity is not a threat to social order or political stability. In the third letter, Locke addresses the relationship between the church and the state, arguing that the two should be kept separate. Finally, in the fourth letter, he responds to objections to his arguments and defends his position against critics. Locke's ideas on religious toleration have had a profound influence on Western political thought and continue to be debated and discussed to this day. This edition of ""Four Letters on Toleration"" was published in 1870 and includes an introduction by the editor, which provides historical context and commentary on Locke's arguments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163914614
• ISBN13: 9781163914618
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"