Locke's "two tracts on government" are in fact disputations on the question as to "whether the civil magistrate may lawfully impose and determine" the use of otherwise indifferent things as they relate to religious worship. As one who regards the people as an "untamed beast," Locke comes down quite logically on the side of the monarch and his ability to control all matters bearing upon the peace of the state. . . .I don't think I'll be able to read this any time soon... but here's some genuine Leo Strauss.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Leo Strauss, John Locke as "Authoritarian"
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