John Locke revisited / Kevin L. Cope.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cope, Kevin Lee.

Series:

Twayne's English authors series ; TEAS 554.

Twayne's English authors series ; TEAS 554

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Locke, John, 1632-1704.

Locke, John.

Physical Description:

xi, 147 pages : portrait ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Twayne, [1999]

Summary:

Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works.

Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work.

Each volume features:

-- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works

-- A brief biography of the author

-- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context

-- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index

-- A readable style presented in a manageable length

Contents:

Chapter 1 Biography 1

Chapter 2 Educational Theory 19

Chapter 3 Epistemology 39

Chapter 4 Religion 68

Chapter 5 Political Theory 89

Chapter 6 Influence 118.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-142) and index.

ISBN:

0805716572

OCLC:

40698475