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 ===== Corresponding With Newton =====
-Locke corresponded with many prominent figures of his time, including Isaac Newton, whom he greatly admired.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/35284/chapter/299890829|oup]])]
+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]])]
+===== Influenced Adam Smith =====
+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]])]
+===== Critical Of Monarchy =====
+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]])]
+===== Two Treatises of Government =====
+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]])]
+===== Impact On Enlightement Era =====
+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]])]
+===== Challenged Divine Right Of Kings =====
+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]])]
+===== Protect Individual Rights =====
+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]])]
+===== Ideas On Property =====
+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]])]
+===== Pursuit Of Happiness =====
+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]])]
+===== Theories On Toleration =====
+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]])]
+===== Significant Impact On The Scottish Enlightenment =====
+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]])]
+===== Government's Role In Ensuring Access To Education =====
+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]])]
+===== Commissioner Of Trade And Plantations =====
+He was appointed as a commissioner of trade and plantations, contributing to discussions on colonial governance.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/2709924|jstor]])]
+===== Influence On Later Political Philosophers =====
+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]])]
+===== Theory Of Knowledge =====
+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]])]
+===== Idea Of Consent =====
+He wrote extensively on the idea of consent as the foundation of legitimate political authority.[([[https://philarchive.org/archive/DIECAT-4|philarchive]])]
+===== Notion Of Social Contract =====
+Locke's notion of the social contract influenced both political philosophy and constitutional theory.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-political/|stanford]])]
+===== Individuals Can Rebel Against Tyranny =====
+He was an advocate for the idea that individuals have a right to rebel against tyrannical governments.[([[https://iep.utm.edu/soc-cont/|iep]])]
+===== Separation Of Powers =====
+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]])]
+===== Impact Of Psychology =====
+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]])]
+===== A Letter to the Right Reverend Edward Lord Bishop of Worcester =====
+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]])]
+===== Association With Royal Society =====
+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]])]
+===== Writing Style =====
+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]])]
+===== Secretary To Earl Of Shaftesbury =====
+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]])]
+===== Permeated Literature =====
+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]])]
+===== Translated Into Various Languages =====
+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]])]
+===== Engaged In Debates =====
+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]])]
+===== Advocacy For Religious Tolerance =====
+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]])]
+===== Influenced Economics =====
+His work on money and interest rates influenced later economic thought and policy.[([[https://www.investopedia.com/john-locke-5271458|investopedia]])]
+===== Continuing Legacy =====
+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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