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Biography
Locke was born on 29 August 1632 in a small cottage in Wrington, England. In 1647 he was sent to the prestigious Westminster School in London. He obtained a bachelor's degree in 1656, a master's degree in 1658 and a bachelor of medicine in 1664. In 1667 he moved into Shaftesbury's home in London to serve as Lord Ashley's personal physician. Shaftesbury had great influence on Locke's political ideas and got him involved in politics. -
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Life of John Locke
John Locke was born on August 29, 1632 and passed away on October 28. 1704. -
Political Influence
Locke had a significant influence on political philosophy specially modern liberalism by separating Church and State. His arguments on liberty and social contract influenced the Founding Fathers of United States. Thomas Jefferson considered Locke as one of the greatest man ever lived. -
Political Theory
Locke's political theory was founded on social contract theory. He believed that human nature is based by reason and tolerance. He believed that in a natural state people were equal and independent and everyone had a natural right to defend his “Life, health, Liberty, or Possessions. of happiness," Most scholars think the phrase, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," in the American Declaration of Independence comes from Locke's theory of rights. -
Theories of Religious Tolerance
After the European wars of religion, Locke formed a reasoning for religious tolerance. He had three arguments: (1) Humen can not dependably evaluate the truth-claims of competing religious standpoints, (2) Even if they could, enforcing a single "true religion" would not have the desired effect. and (3) Coercing religious uniformity would lead to more social disorder than allowing diversity.
