'James Tully's analysis is scholarly in its historical detail, imaginative in its search for meaning, provocatively ambitious in its scope and thoroughly engaging at all levels.' Alsitais Edwards, Journal of Political Studies

• Part I. A Philosophy of Limited Government: 1. An introduction to Locke's political philosophy; Part II. Property Disputes: 2. After the Macpherson thesis; 3. The framework of natural rights in Locke's analysis of property; 4. Differences in the interpretation of Locke on property; 5. Rediscovering America: the two treatises and aboriginal rights; Part III. Governing Subjects: 6. Governing conduct: Locke on the reform of thought and behaviour; 7. Rights in abilities; 8. Progress and scepticism; Part IV. Freedom and Revolution: 9. Liberty and natural law; 10. Political freedom.

'James Tully's analysis is scholarly in its historical detail, imaginative in its search for meaning, provocatively ambitious in its scope and thoroughly engaging at all levels.' Alsitais Edwards, Journal of Political Studies

• Part I. A Philosophy of Limited Government: 1. An introduction to Locke's political philosophy; Part II. Property Disputes: 2. After the Macpherson thesis; 3. The framework of natural rights in Locke's analysis of property; 4. Differences in the interpretation of Locke on property; 5. Rediscovering America: the two treatises and aboriginal rights; Part III. Governing Subjects: 6. Governing conduct: Locke on the reform of thought and behaviour; 7. Rights in abilities; 8. Progress and scepticism; Part IV. Freedom and Revolution: 9. Liberty and natural law; 10. Political freedom.