John Locke
Nikki James Period 5
Born August 29 1632 - Death October 28 1704
- Locke's theory of mind is often cited as the origin of modern conceptions of identity and the self.
- the first to define the self through a continuity of consciousness.
Thoughts on Government
- Legislative and Executive powers
- denies that churches should have coercive powers over their members
- men are naturally free
Quotes made by John Locke
- New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common
- All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty and possessions.
- No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience.