God, Locke, and Equality: Christian Foundations in Locke's Political Thought Paperback – Import, 14 Nov 2002

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Review 'Waldron's scholarly abilities and empathy for his subject are everywhere apparent in this nuanced study … This book can serve as a model for those who specialize in the discipline of analytical political and legal theory … Waldron's study of Locke is lucid and well-organized …'. Donald J. Dietrich, Boston College'… lucid and highly engaging … complex yet accessible … Other books have stressed the role of religion in Locke's political thought, but none has demonstrated the enduring philosophical relevance and integrity of Locke's religious views as convincingly as Waldron's. Its bold and intriguing insights urge us to rethink the place of religion within liberalism.' History of Political Thought Book Description This concise study from a senior political philosopher looks at the principle of equality in the thought of John Locke. Throughout the text Jeremy Waldron discusses contemporary approaches to equality and rival interpretations of Locke, and this gives the whole an unusual degree of accessibility and intellectual excitement. See all Product description