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“The philosopher of freedom” John Locke (1632-1704) “The philosopher of freedom” "Good and evil, reward and punishment, are the only motives to a rational creature: these are the spur and reins whereby all mankind are set on work, and guided."

Early life Born in Wrington on August 29, 1632 to Puritan parents In childhood attended Westminster School in London At 20 went to Christ Church, Oxford (most important Oxford college) A self-proclaimed physician for Christ Church College

Writings An Essay Concerning Human Understanding Two Treatises of Government The Letters Concerning Toleration The Reasonableness of Christianity Some Thoughts Concerning Education

Did John Locke think the people could govern themselves? Philosophical Ideas Did John Locke think the people could govern themselves? He supported monarchy BUT - Believed the government should operate for the people

Human Kind: Good or Bad? Good Trusted people, believed in self-government, and peoples’ natural laws

Underlying Ideas Based ideas on archaic notions, learning through observations Archaic- marked by the characteristics of an earlier period ~based principles on earlier scientific findings challenged previous knowledge and reform previous ideas in government

The Best Form of Government Monarchy with certain responsibilities and the ability for the people to have a say (reformed monarchy….early democracy) CONTRIBUTIONS -limit government power -checks and balances -the people’s involvement in the government

Americans thinking for themselves Gov. shouldn’t raise taxes on property w/o the consent of the people/their representatives Idea of voting for leaders Ability to have a self-sustaining government Natural born rights that cannot be taken away right to rebel

Work Cited http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Philosophy/Locke.htm Miss Baker’s freshman “Mystery Document” www.thefreemanonline.org http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke/

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