Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham

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In the wake of the Enlightenment, England witnessed a transformative period in political philosophy, marked by the emergence of revolutionary ideas about governance and individual rights. In "Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham," Harold J. Laski delves into the foundational concepts of unalienable rights and utilitarianism, tracing their development through the influential works of thinkers like John Locke and Jeremy Bentham. This comprehensive analysis not only highlights the intellectual battles over liberty and social contract theory but also examines the implications these ideas had on modern democratic thought. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work offers a critical lens on the evolution of political ideologies that continue to shape contemporary discourse.