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| John Locke was born on August 29, 1632, in Wrington, Somerset, England.[([[https://libguides.brooklyn.cuny.edu/c.php?g=765202&p=5725996|cuny]])] | John Locke was born on August 29, 1632, in Wrington, Somerset, England.[([[https://libguides.brooklyn.cuny.edu/c.php?g=765202&p=5725996|cuny]])] |
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| | ===== Father of Liberalism ===== |
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| | Locke is often regarded as the "Father of Liberalism" due to his influential ideas on individual rights, government, and the social contract.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-is-John-Locke-called-the-father-of-liberalism|quora]])] |
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| | ===== Studied At Christ Church ===== |
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| | He studied at Christ Church, Oxford, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees.[([[https://www.britannica.com/summary/John-Locke-Timeline|britannica]])] |
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| | ===== Major Works ===== |
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| | Locke's major works include "Two Treatises of Government," "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding," and "A Letter Concerning Toleration."[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke/|stanford]])] |
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| | ===== Influences ===== |
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| | Locke's ideas greatly influenced the American Declaration of Independence, with Thomas Jefferson drawing inspiration from Locke's concepts of natural rights.[([[https://people.smu.edu/religionandfoundingusa/declaration-of-independence-introduction/sample-page-2/|people]])] |
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| | ===== Physician ===== |
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| | He served as a physician, and his medical knowledge played a role in shaping his philosophical views.[([[https://iep.utm.edu/locke/|iep]])] |
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| | ===== State Of Nature ===== |
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| | Locke's political philosophy emphasized the concept of the "state of nature," suggesting that individuals have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.[([[https://www.utc.edu/health-education-and-professional-studies/center-for-reflective-citizenship/2017-faculty-fellow-american-history-and-government-teaching-modules/thomas-hobbes-john-locke|utc]])] |
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| | ===== An Essay Concerning Human Understanding ===== |
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| | His "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is considered a foundational work in modern empiricism, emphasizing the role of experience and observation in forming human knowledge.[([[https://oll.libertyfund.org/title/locke-the-works-vol-1-an-essay-concerning-human-understanding-part-1|oll]])] |
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| | ===== Views On Education ===== |
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| | Locke's views on education are outlined in his work "Some Thoughts Concerning Education," where he emphasized the importance of nurturing a child's mind through reason and experience.[([[https://phdessay.com/john-lockes-some-thoughts-concerning-education-philosophy-essay/|phdessay]])] |
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| | ===== Glorious Revolution ===== |
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| | He played a crucial role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, supporting William of Orange against James II.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke/|stanford]])] |
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| | ===== Anthony Ashley Cooper ===== |
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| | Locke's friendship with Anthony Ashley Cooper, later known as the Earl of Shaftesbury, had a significant impact on his political and philosophical development.[([[https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/john-locke|history]])] |
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| | ===== Concept Of Seperation Of Powers ===== |
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| | Locke's philosophy laid the groundwork for the concept of the separation of powers, later influential in the development of democratic systems.[([[https://philarchive.org/archive/DOTSOM|philarchive]])] |
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| | ===== Religious Tolerance ===== |
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| | His views on religious tolerance are evident in his work "A Letter Concerning Toleration," where he advocated for the separation of church and state.[([[https://ojs.tnkul.pl/index.php/rf/article/download/18053/16769/|ojs]])] |
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| | ===== Tabula Rasa ===== |
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| | Locke believed in the principle of "tabula rasa," asserting that individuals are born with a blank slate and that knowledge comes from experience.[([[https://philosophybreak.com/articles/john-lockes-empiricism-why-we-are-all-tabula-rasas-blank-slates/|philosophybreak]])] |
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| | ===== In Exile For Few Years ===== |
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| | He spent several years in exile in the Netherlands during the reign of James II.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/35284/chapter/299890829|oup]])] |
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| | ===== Corresponding With Newton ===== |
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| | Locke corresponded with many prominent figures of his time, including Isaac Newton, whom he greatly admired.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-was-John-Lockes-opinion-of-Isaac-Newton-and-his-scientific-work-Did-Locke-see-Newton-as-a-threat-to-his-reputation-as-Englands-leading-philosopher-during-that-time-period|quora]])] |
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| | ===== Influenced Adam Smith ===== |
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| | Locke's ideas on property rights had a lasting impact on economic thought, influencing later thinkers like Adam Smith.[([[https://carleton.ca/economics/wp-content/uploads/cep01-01.pdf|carleton]])] |
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| | ===== Critical Of Monarchy ===== |
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| | He was critical of absolute monarchy and believed that governments should be based on the consent of the governed.[([[https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/hobbes-locke-and-social-contract|battlefields]])] |
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| | ===== Two Treatises of Government ===== |
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| | Locke's work "Two Treatises of Government" was published anonymously in 1689, the same year as the Glorious Revolution.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/two-treatises-of-government-by-locke-summary-lesson-quiz.html|study]])] |
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| | ===== Impact On Enlightement Era ===== |
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| | His writings had a profound impact on the Enlightenment era and subsequent political philosophy.[([[https://kinnu.xyz/kinnuverse/philosophy/enlightenment-philosophy/enlightenment-and-political-philosophy/|kinnu]])] |
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| | ===== Challenged Divine Right Of Kings ===== |
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| | Locke's philosophy challenged the divine right of kings, asserting that political authority is derived from the people.[([[https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9781400821525.27/html|degruyter]])] |
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| | ===== Protect Individual Rights ===== |
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| | He held a moderate view on the role of government, advocating for limited government to protect individual rights.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/38755/chapter/337547354|oup]])] |
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| | ===== Ideas On Property ===== |
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| | Locke's ideas on property influenced the development of modern theories of capitalism.[([[https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/john-lockes-theory-property-problems-interpretation|libertarianism]])] |
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| | ===== Pursuit Of Happiness ===== |
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| | Thomas Jefferson replaced Locke's "property" with "pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, adapting Locke's ideas to fit the American context.[([[https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1123&context=law_jurisprudence|openscholarship]])] |
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| | ===== Theories On Toleration ===== |
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| | Locke's theories on toleration influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom.[([[https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1746&context=sulr|digitalcommons]])] |
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| | ===== Significant Impact On The Scottish Enlightenment ===== |
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| | His work had a significant impact on the Scottish Enlightenment, with thinkers like David Hume and Adam Smith incorporating Locke's ideas into their works.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-similarities-between-John-Locke-and-David-Hume|quora]])] |
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| | ===== Government's Role In Ensuring Access To Education ===== |
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| | Locke's views on education extended to the idea that the government has a role in ensuring access to education for all.[([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275537602_Notes_on_John_Locke's_Views_on_Education|researchgate]])] |
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| | ===== Commissioner Of Trade And Plantations ===== |
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| | He was appointed as a commissioner of trade and plantations, contributing to discussions on colonial governance.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/2709924|jstor]])] |
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| | ===== Influence On Later Political Philosophers ===== |
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| | Locke's influence is evident in the writings of later political philosophers, including Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Montesquieu.[([[https://www.crf-usa.org/images/pdf/gates/HobbesLockeMontesquieuRousseau.pdf|crf-usa]])] |
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| | ===== Theory Of Knowledge ===== |
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| | Locke's theory of knowledge challenged the prevailing Cartesian view and paved the way for empiricism.[([[https://www.philoschools.com/modern-philosophy/the-rise-of-empiricism|philoschools]])] |
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| | ===== Idea Of Consent ===== |
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| | He wrote extensively on the idea of consent as the foundation of legitimate political authority.[([[https://philarchive.org/archive/DIECAT-4|philarchive]])] |
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| | ===== Notion Of Social Contract ===== |
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| | Locke's notion of the social contract influenced both political philosophy and constitutional theory.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-political/|stanford]])] |
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| | ===== Individuals Can Rebel Against Tyranny ===== |
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| | He was an advocate for the idea that individuals have a right to rebel against tyrannical governments.[([[https://iep.utm.edu/soc-cont/|iep]])] |
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| | ===== Separation Of Powers ===== |
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| | Locke's emphasis on the separation of powers and checks and balances contributed to the development of constitutional governance.[([[https://philarchive.org/archive/DOTSOM|philarchive]])] |
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| | ===== Impact Of Psychology ===== |
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| | His impact extended beyond philosophy to areas such as psychology, with his ideas on consciousness and personal identity influencing later thinkers.[([[https://philpapers.org/archive/WARCSA-3.pdf|philpapers]])] |
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| | ===== A Letter to the Right Reverend Edward Lord Bishop of Worcester ===== |
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| | Locke's work "A Letter to the Right Reverend Edward Lord Bishop of Worcester" is considered a defense of his religious views against accusations of atheism.[([[https://www.rep.routledge.com/articles/biographical/locke-john-1632-1704/v-1/bibliography/locke-john-1632-1704-bib|rep]])] |
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| | ===== Association With Royal Society ===== |
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| | His association with the Royal Society and interest in scientific inquiry contributed to the spirit of scientific exploration in the 17th century.[([[https://sites.udel.edu/britlitwiki/the-royal-society-and-the-enlightenment/|udel]])] |
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| | ===== Writing Style ===== |
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| | Locke's writing style is characterized by clarity and accessibility, making his ideas more widely accessible to a broader audience.[([[https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14121/1/495904.pdf|whiterose]])] |
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| | ===== Secretary To Earl Of Shaftesbury ===== |
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| | He served as a secretary to the Earl of Shaftesbury and accompanied him on diplomatic missions.[([[https://www.ourcivilisation.com/smartboard/shop/lockej/about.htm|ourcivilisation]])] |
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| | ===== Permeated Literature ===== |
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| | Locke's impact is not limited to political and philosophical circles; his ideas permeated literature, influencing writers like Voltaire and the American Founding Fathers.[([[https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1794/20340/FINAL%20Thesis-Miyamoto.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1|uoregon]])] |
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| | ===== Translated Into Various Languages ===== |
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| | Locke's works were translated into various languages, contributing to the spread of his ideas across Europe.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke/influence.html|stanford]])] |
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| | ===== Engaged In Debates ===== |
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| | He engaged in debates with other philosophers of his time, including Robert Filmer, whose divine right theory he vehemently opposed.[([[https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2831&context=theses|thekeep]])] |
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| | ===== Advocacy For Religious Tolerance ===== |
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| | Locke's advocacy for religious tolerance was rooted in his belief in the diversity of human opinions and the importance of individual conscience.[([[https://scholarship.law.marquette.edu/mulr/vol101/iss3/4/|marquette]])] |
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| | ===== Influenced Economics ===== |
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| | His work on money and interest rates influenced later economic thought and policy.[([[https://www.investopedia.com/john-locke-5271458|investopedia]])] |
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| | ===== Continuing Legacy ===== |
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| | Locke's legacy continues to shape discussions on government, individual rights, and the foundations of modern democracies.[([[https://www.structural-learning.com/post/social-contract-theory|structural-learning]])] |
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