Ian Shapiros introduction places Lockes political writings in historical andbiographical context. John Dunn explores both the intellectual context in whichLocke... » 

Ian Shapiros introduction places Lockes political writings in historical andbiographical context. John Dunn explores both the intellectual context in whichLocke wrote the Two Treatises of Government and A Letter ConcerningToleration and the major interpretive controversies surrounding their meaning.Ruth Grant offers a comprehensive discussion of Lockes views on women and thefamily and Shapiro contributes an essay on the democratic elements of Lockespolitical theory. Taken together the texts and essays in this volume offerinsights into the history of ideas and the enduring influence of Lockespolitical thought. «