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Political Philosophy
Second Treatise of Government
by John Locke · read by JOHN RIDDLE · 7 hr 17 min
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John Locke asks where government gets its right to rule. He starts with people living without it, and argues that people agree to be governed to protect their lives, liberty and property. Published in 1689, this essay influenced the American founders. Read by JOHN RIDDLE. Over seven hours. For readers who want to know where modern ideas about rights and consent come from. It is one of the founding texts of liberal thought, and it is still a clear read when heard aloud.
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Students: listen along while you read. Second Treatise of Government runs 7 hr 17 min, read by JOHN RIDDLE. Press play on the free sample above to hear the voice first.
| Chapter | Starts at |
|---|---|
| Preface | 0:25 |
| Chapter 1 | 6:30 |
| Chapter 2 | 10:24 |
| Chapter 3 | 32:39 |
| Chapter 4 | 44:02 |
| Chapter 5 | 49:02 |
| Chapter 6 | 1:34:05 |
| Chapter 7 | 2:18:59 |
| Chapter 8 | 2:53:35 |
| Chapter 9 | 3:43:31 |
| Chapter 10 | 3:53:43 |
| Chapter 11 | 3:57:07 |
| Chapter 12 | 4:20:41 |
| Chapter 13 | 4:27:30 |
| Chapter 14 | 4:49:05 |
| Chapter 15 | 5:05:47 |
| Chapter 16 | 5:15:35 |
| Chapter 17 | 5:52:45 |
| Chapter 18 | 5:55:43 |
| Chapter 19 | 6:16:32 |
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Details
- Length
- 7 hr 17 min
- Narration
- Solo narrator
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Released
- April 2026
- Publisher
- Academy Voices
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9798240131820
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This edition of Second Treatise of Government by John Locke is narrated by JOHN RIDDLE.
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