John Locke’s assertion that the chief end of uniting into a commonwealth and establishing government is the preservation of property lies at the heart of his broader theory of political authority and the social contract. In Two Treatises of Government, Locke redefines the foundations of political legitimacy in early modern liberalism by emphasizing individual rights, … Continue reading How does John Locke’s assertion that the primary purpose of forming a Commonwealth and establishing government is the preservation of property illuminate his broader theory of political authority and social contract?