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

2. 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.

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Works Cited Page
Contributors N/A. August 25, John Locke Biography. Retrieved from .
Contributors N/A. November 12, Locke: The Origin of Ideas. Retrieved from
Patrick J. Connolly. Last edited N/A. John Locke. Retrieved from