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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]])] 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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