Early life John Locke's portrait by Godfrey Kneller, National Portrait Gallery, London Locke was born on 29 August 1632, in a small thatched cottage by the church in Wrington, Somerset, …

Dec 5, 2025 · John Locke, English philosopher whose works lie at the foundation of modern philosophical empiricism and political liberalism. He was an inspirer of both the European …

Sep 2, 2001 · 1. Historical Background and Locke’s Life John Locke (1632–1704) was one of the greatest philosophers in Europe at the end of the seventeenth century. Locke grew up and …

Locke is often recognized as the founder of British Empiricism and it is true that Locke laid the foundation for much of English-language philosophy in the 18 th and early 19 th centuries.

Explore John Locke's philosophy with this beginner-friendly guide. Learn about his ideas on tabula rasa, moral law, the state of nature, social contract, education, and more.

Nov 18, 2025 · Discover John Locke's pivotal role in shaping Enlightenment thought and economic theory. Learn about his views on labor, property rights, and monetary policy.

Nov 9, 2009 · Locke’s “Essay Concerning Human Understanding” (1689) outlined a theory of human knowledge, identity and selfhood that would be hugely influential to Enlightenment …

John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher who is considered to be one of the first philosophers of the Enlightenment and the father of classical liberalism.

A biography of John Locke, 1632 – 1704. Includes links to extensive bibliography and an introduction to his thought.

The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical …