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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]])] | 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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