Named for the philosopher and political theorist John Locke, the Institute ascribes to his theory that society is based on the law of nature and that the individual is the ultimate source of political sovereignty.

Biography and commentary on Locke's works and philosophy, from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Biography of John Locke, with comments on his works and philosophy, and a listing of quotes.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z John Locke John Locke (b. 1632, d. 1704) was a British philosopher, Oxford academic and medical researcher, whose association with Anthony Ashley Cooper (later the First Earl of Shaftesbury) led him to become successively a government official charged with ...

Locke, John. 1909-14. Some Thoughts Concerning Education. Vol. 37, Part 1. The Harvard Classics ...

John Locke August 29, 1632, Wrington, England October 28, 1704, Oates, England Published Works Some Considerations of the Lowering of Interest Further Considerations Short Observations on a Printed Paper Of the Conduct of the Understanding (Columbia University) First Letter Concerning Toleration An Essay Concerning Human Understanding Two Treatises of Government Locke on Currency by James ...

John Locke.

John Locke John Locke, 1632-1704, Englishphilosopher, political theorist, and founder of Empiricism. After studying medicine at Oxford, Locke served the Earl of Shaftesbury as a physician, and followed him toFrance in 1675. There he spent four years studying Continentalphilosophy, especially that of Descartes. On his return, Locke worked with Shaftesbury to block thesuccession of James, Duke of ...