Political Thought in England From Locke to Bentham

In this classic work of political theory, Harold J. Laski provides a comprehensive survey of the major philosophical movements and thinkers that shaped British politics in the 18th and 19th centuries. Focusing in particular on the works of John Locke and Jeremy Bentham, Laski argues for the importance of individual liberty and freedom in the development of modern democracy. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of democratic societies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.