Letter Concerning Toleration

Letter Concerning Toleration, published in 1689 by John Locke, is a foundational text in political philosophy advocating for religious tolerance. Written in Latin and later translated into multiple languages, the letter addresses the relationship between religion and government, arguing against the uniformity of religion as proposed by Thomas Hobbes. Locke posits that civil unrest arises from attempts to suppress diverse religious practices, emphasizing the need for separation between civil government and religious institutions to promote societal peace and welfare.