This collection of 28 original essays examines the diverse scope of John Locke s contributions as a celebrated philosopher, empiricist, and father of modern political theory. Explores the impact of Locke s thought and writing across a range of fields including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, political theory, education, religion, and economics Delves into the most important Lockean topics, such as innate ideas, perception, natural kinds, free will, natural rights, religious toleration, and political liberalism Identifies the political, philosophical, and religious contexts in which Locke s views developed, with perspectives from today s leading philosophers and scholars Offers an unprecedented reference of Locke s contributions and his continued influence INDICE: IntroductionMatthew StuartI. Life and Background1. Locke s LifeMark Goldie2. The Contexts of Locke s Political ThoughtJacqueline Rose3. Locke and Natural PhilosophyPeter Anstey4. Locke and ScholasticismE. J. Ashworth5. Locke and DescartesLisa DowningII. Metaphysics and Epistemology6. The Genesis and Composition of the EssayJ. R. Milton7. The Theory of IdeasDavid Soles8. Locke s Critique of InnatismRaffaella De Rosa9. Locke on PerceptionMichael Jacovides10. Primary and Secondary QualitiesRobert Wilson11. Locke on Essence and the Social Construction of KindsKenneth Winkler12. Locke s Theory of IdentityDan Kaufman13. Liberty and Suspension in Locke s Theory of the WillDon Garrett14. Language and MeaningE. J. Lowe15. Knowledge and BeliefAntonia LoLordo16. Sensitive Knowledge: Locke on Skepticism and SensationJennifer Nagel17. Locke on Thinking MatterMartha Brandt Bolton18. The Correspondence with StillingfleetMatthew StuartIII. Government, Ethics and Society19. Locke on the Law of Nature and Natural RightsS. Adam Seagrave20. John Locke on Property and MoneyRichard Boyd21. Locke on the Social ContractA. John Simmons22. Locke on TolerationAlex Tuckness23. John Locke on EducationRuth Grant and Benjamin HertzbergIV. Religion24. Locke s Philosophy of ReligionMarcy Lascano25. The Reasonableness of Christianity and A Paraphrase and Notes on the Epistles of St. PaulVictor Nuovo .V. Locke s Legacy26. Locke and British EmpiricismLouis E. Loeb27. Locke and the Liberal TraditionRichard J. Arneson28. Locke and AmericaMark Goldie . .
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-7815-0
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 592
- Fecha Publicación: 20/11/2015
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- Idioma: Inglés