John Locke
by: Jonny Rhodes & Aydyn Jones
Locke's Political Philosophy
Locke's Political Philosophy. John Locke (1632–1704) is among the most influential political philosophers of the modern period. In the Two Treatises of Government, he defended the claim that men are by nature free and equal against claims that God had made all people naturally subject to a monarch
Notable Works
Treatises of Government(1689), Fundamental Constitution of Carolina(1669), A Letter Concerning Toleration(1689), An Essay Concerning Human Understanding(1690), and Some Thoughts Concerning Education (1693)
Wrington, Somerset
Locke's birthplace, he was born on August 29th, 1632.
His Legacy
Locke is considered among the world's greatest philosophers. He studied medicine in the royal society, and went to Christ Church, Oxford (one of the most prestigious schools) and continued his studies.
Oates, Essex
In Oates, he retired until his death on October 28th, 1704