J. W. Gough
John Wiedhofft Gough (23 February 1900 - 1976) was a Welsh historian noted for his study of John Locke's political philosophy.
Gough was described as an outstanding student whilst at Oxford, achieving a first in both the classics and modern history, in 1922 and 1923, respectively.[1] He was a fellow of Oriel College, Oxford and in 1947 was appointed lecturer in modern history. He was awarded a DLitt in 1965.[2]
Works
- The Social Contract: A Critical Study of its Development (Oxford University Press, 1936; 2nd ed., 1957).
- John Locke's Political Philosophy: Eight Studies (Oxford University Press, 1950; 2nd ed., 1973).
Notes
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