What's Left of Philosophy 40 Teaser | What is Liberalism? Part I. John Locke's Second Treatise of Government
Jun 13, 2022
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Locke's Civil Society
- Locke's civil society is unlike Hobbes', where it's synonymous with the state.
- Locke's civil society represents economic interactions separate from the state, secured by the state.
Liberalism and Property
- Locke's liberalism prioritizes the preservation of property as the chief end of civil society.
- This economic focus contrasts with the political theories of Machiavelli or Hobbes.
Liberalism's Inclusivity Problem
- Attempts to make liberalism inclusive often abstract away from its core focus on property regimes.
- Class is constitutively excluded from the liberal framework, challenging its inclusivity claims.