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A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings

John Locke
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A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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John Locke

A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Netherlands • 17th century

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings by John Locke explores the separation of church and state, advocating for religious tolerance. Locke emphasizes that the government should not interfere in individuals' religious practices, as faith is a personal matter. The work argues for the protection of individual rights and the importance of coexistence among diverse religious beliefs.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.5

40 ratings

65%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings by John Locke is praised for its foundational arguments on religious tolerance and liberty, showcasing Locke's intellectual rigor. Critics note its historical context may limit contemporary application, and some find the prose dense. Overall, it's celebrated as an essential philosophical work that provokes thoughtful reflection.

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Who Should Read A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings?

Readers interested in philosophy, religious tolerance, and political theory will enjoy Locke's A Letter Concerning Toleration and Other Writings. Comparable to Hobbes' Leviathan and Mill's On Liberty, this collection appeals to those exploring Enlightenment ideals and the balance between state and individual freedoms.

4.5

40 ratings

65%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Netherlands • 17th century

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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