LOCKE: Concerning Civil Government [Second Essay] Ch. 13-19

LOCKE: Concerning Civil Government [Second Essay] Ch. 13-19

• Chapter 13 – Of the Subordination of the Powers of the Commonwealth
  • Though the legislative power is the supreme power in a commonwealth, if the legislative act is contrary to the trust reposed in the legislature by the people to act according to the best interests of the society, then the power devolves into the hands of the people again, and the people can place it anew where they think best for their safety and security.

LOCKE: Concerning Civil Government [Second Essay] Ch. 6-12

LOCKE: Concerning Civil Government [Second Essay] Ch. 6-12

• Chapter 6 – Of Paternal Power
  • The power of parents over their children is not placed solely with the father, but shared between both father and mother.

LOCKE: Concerning Civil Government [Second Essay] Ch. 1-5

LOCKE: Concerning Civil Government [Second Essay] Ch. 1-5

• Chapter 1
  • Locke has demonstrated that Adam did not have by natural right of fatherhood, or by donation from God dominion over the world.