“Laws provide, as much as ispossible that the goods and health of subjects be not injured by the fraud and violence of others. They do not guard them from thenegligence or ill-husbandry of the possessors themselves.”
Quote by John Locke
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A Letter Concerning Toleration: Latin and English Texts Revised and Edited with Variants and an Introduction
A Letter Concerning Toleration is a philosophical treatise by John Locke that argues for religious freedom and tolerance. The book presents both the Latin and English versions of Locke's original text, accompanied by annotations and a comprehensive introduction that provides historical context and scholarly analysis. more
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John Locke
John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher, political theorist, and physician, considered one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. His ideas have had a profound impact on political philosophy, ethics, and epistemology. more
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