John Locke And The Doctrine Of Majority-Rule

By Willmoore Kendall

Book Overview

""John Locke and the Doctrine of Majority-Rule"" by Willmoore Kendall is a comprehensive analysis of the political philosophy of John Locke, particularly his views on majority rule. The book delves into the historical context of Locke's writings and how they influenced the development of democracy in Western societies. Kendall argues that Locke's emphasis on the consent of the governed and the importance of majority rule as a means of achieving it was a crucial step towards the establishment of modern democratic systems. The book also explores the limitations of majority rule and the potential dangers of tyranny of the majority, as well as the role of minority rights in a democratic society. Overall, ""John Locke and the Doctrine of Majority-Rule"" provides a thought-provoking and insightful examination of one of the most important figures in the history of political philosophy and his enduring legacy in modern democracy.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436717027
• ISBN13: 9781436717021
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"