By: Trenton, Caleb, Noel, and Cece John Locke By: Trenton, Caleb, Noel, and Cece

Early Life Of John Locke Born on August 29, 1632 in Wrington, Somerset, England Both parents were Puritans Went to Westminster School and then studied Medicine at Christ Church, University of Oxford Played huge factor in becoming a philosopher After graduating in 1656, he returned to Christ Church two years later for a Master of Arts.

Main Beliefs Strong opposite beliefs of Hobbes Positive view on human nature People could learn from experience and improve themselves British Empiricism All of our knowledge comes from experience and is not possible without experience Experiences are normally sensory experiences (from the 5 senses)

Main Beliefs (continued) All people are born equal with three natural rights: Life Liberty Property Government’s purpose: to protect the three natural rights Government power comes directly from the people People had ability to govern their own society and to look after it If the people didn’t like their ruler they had the right to overthrow him

Published Works Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina (1669) wa A Letter Concerning Toleration (1689) Two Treatises Of Government (1689) An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690) About the foundation of human understanding and knowledge Demonstrated that human beings are not born with innate ideas or beliefs Included Empiricism

Influences/Legacies The creation of America was inspired by his idea of the right to rebel against unjust rulers Created the foundation for modern democracy and liberal government Government power comes directly from the people

Works Cited Page Contributors N/A. August 25, 2015. John Locke Biography. Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/people/john-locke-9384544#writings . Contributors N/A. November 12, 2011. Locke: The Origin of Ideas. Retrieved from http://www.philosophypages.com/hy/4l.htm Patrick J. Connolly. Last edited N/A. John Locke. Retrieved from http://www.iep.utm.edu/locke/