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Locke
John Locke was a prominent English philosopher and physician in the 17th century, known for his contributions to the fields of political theory, epistemology, and philosophy of mind. He was born in Wrington, Somerset, England, on August 29, 1632, and died on October 28, 1704, in Oates, Essex. Locke’s influence on Western philosophy and political thought is profound, with his ideas shaping the Enlightenment period and
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John Locke anchors liberty in natural rights and consent, arguing that government exists to protect life, liberty, and property—and loses legitimacy when it fails to do so. Locke’s liberal theory of government had a profound influence on the founders of the United States of America. By making authority conditional on the trust of the governed, he articulates a cornerstone of modern freedom: power is just only when it rests on consent and serves rights that precede it.
PeopleBlackstone
William Blackstone was an English jurist, judge, and legal scholar of the 18th century. He is widely known as the author of the “Commentaries on the Laws of England,” the most influential legal text in the English-speaking world, and is traditionally credited with making English common law accessible to ordinary citizens. His life represents a dramatic transformation from struggling lawyer to becoming a famous law pr
PeopleDeclaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence (1776), primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson and edited by the Continental Congress, drew heavily from Enlightenment thinkers, especially John Locke’s ideas of natural rights, social contract theory, and the right of revolution (adapted famously from “life, liberty, and property” to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”). It also echoed the Virginia Declaration of Rights by Ge
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David Hume, a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. Born in Edinburgh in 1711, Hume was raised by his widowed mother after the death of his father. He studied law at the University of Edinburgh but soon discovered his passion for philosophy and literature. Hume’s works encompass a wide range of topics, including
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John the Apostle, also known as Saint John the Beloved, was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples according to the New Testament. He is traditionally considered to be the author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation. He was born in 6 AD at Bethsaida in Galilee during the Roman Empire. John was the son of Zebedee and Salome and is listed as the youngest apostle. He is the brother of James the Grea
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John Robinson (1576–1625 CE) was an English Separatist pastor, theologian, and one of the founders of the Congregational Church alongside Robert Browne and Henry Barrow. Born in Sturton le Steeple, Nottinghamshire, he studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, embracing Puritanism before resigning from the Church of England over episcopacy and rituals. Leading the Scrooby congregation, he fled persecution to Amste
Books & Works
Original Letters of Locke, Algernon Sidney, and Anthony, Lord Shaftesbury
Forster, Thomas Ignatius Maria, 1789–1860 · 1830 · Original letters of Locke, Algernon Sidney, and Anthony, Lord Shaftesbury... London, J. B. Nichols and Son, 1830.
Books & WorksThe Works of John Locke
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1824 · The works of John Locke, in nine volumes. London, Printed for C. and J. Rivington, 1824.
Books & WorksThe Works of John Locke
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1812 · The works of John Locke. 11th edition. London, Printed for T. Tegg and Son, 1812. 10 v.
Books & WorksA Letter Concerning Toleration
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1950 · A letter concerning toleration by John Locke. With an introduction by Patrick Romanell. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1950.
Books & WorksAn Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1947 · An essay concerning human understanding. Abridged and edited by Raymond Wilbur. London, Dent; New York, Dutton, 1947.
Books & WorksAn Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1819 · An essay concerning human understanding... London, Printed for D. F. Yeats, 1819. 2 v.
Books & WorksAn Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1738 · An essay concerning human understanding. 13th edition. London, 1738. 2 v.
Books & WorksOn Politics and Education
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1947 · On politics and education. Introduction by Howard R. Penniman. New York, W. J. Black, 1947.
Books & WorksTwo Treatises of Government
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1960 · Two treatises of government; a critical edition... by Peter Laslett. Cambridge University Press, 1960.
Resources
The Works of John Locke
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1812 · The works of John Locke. 11th edition. London, Printed for T. Tegg and Son, 1812. 10 v.
ResourcesA Letter Concerning Toleration
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1950 · A letter concerning toleration by John Locke. With an introduction by Patrick Romanell. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1950.
ResourcesA Letter Concerning Toleration
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1950 · A letter concerning toleration by John Locke. With an introduction by Patrick Romanell. New York, Liberal Arts Press, 1950.
ResourcesAn Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1738 · An essay concerning human understanding. 13th edition. London, 1738. 2 v.
ResourcesAn Essay Concerning Human Understanding
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1738 · An essay concerning human understanding. 13th edition. London, 1738. 2 v.
ResourcesOn Politics and Education
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1947 · On politics and education. Introduction by Howard R. Penniman. New York, W. J. Black, 1947.
ResourcesOn Politics and Education
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1947 · On politics and education. Introduction by Howard R. Penniman. New York, W. J. Black, 1947.
ResourcesTwo Treatises of Government
Locke, John, 1632–1704 · 1960 · Two treatises of government; a critical edition... by Peter Laslett. Cambridge University Press, 1960.