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John Locke
1632-1704
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Books by John Locke
Second Treatise of Government
"Second Treatise of Government" by John Locke is a political philosophy work published in 1689. Writing anonymously during England's turbulent revolution, Locke outlines a radical vision of society founded on natural rights and government by consent rather than divine authority. His ideas challenge the established order, arguing that legitimate power flows from the people, not kings claiming God-given rule. This foundational text of liberal political theory emerged from dangerous conspiracies and exile, so controversial that Locke never acknowledged authorship during his lifetime.
An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 1 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 1 and 2
"An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 1" by John Locke is a philosophical work first published in 1689. It challenges the notion that humans are born with innate ideas, arguing instead that the mind begins as a blank slate shaped entirely by experience. Locke examines how we acquire knowledge through sensation and reflection, distinguishes between primary and secondary qualities of objects, and explores personal identity, language, and the nature of understanding itself—laying crucial groundwork for modern empiricism.
An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 2 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 3 and 4
"An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 2" by John Locke is a philosophical work first published in 1689. This foundational text of empiricism argues that the mind begins as a blank slate, filled through experience rather than innate ideas. Locke examines how we acquire knowledge through sensation and reflection, distinguishes between primary and secondary qualities of objects, and explores personal identity, language, and the nature of understanding itself.
Muutamia mietteitä kasvatuksesta
"Muutamia mietteitä kasvatuksesta" by John Locke is a treatise published in 1693. This influential work on educating gentlemen transformed European educational thinking for over a century. Locke presents a revolutionary approach based on his "blank slate" theory of mind: children are not born with innate ideas but shaped entirely by experience. He outlines three methods for proper education—developing a healthy body, forming virtuous character, and choosing appropriate curriculum. Originally written as letters to an aristocratic friend, Locke's practical advice suggested that anyone could cultivate refined character through proper education.