John Locke
1632–1704
Nationality: English
Historical Period: The Early Modern Period
John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher who is considered to be one of the first philosophers of the Enlightenment and the father of classical liberalism. In his major work Two Treatises of Government Locke rejects the idea of the divine right of kings, supports the idea of natural rights (especially of property), and argues for a limited constitutional government which would protect individual rights.
See the Liberty Matters online discussion of John Locke on Property
For additional information about John Locke see the following:
- Timeline on the Life and Work of John Locke
- Bibliographical Essay on John Locke and Property
- Reading List on An Introduction to the Political Thought of John Locke
- Topic on The English Revolution
- Debate on The Divine Right of Kings
- Debate on Religious Toleration
Quotes from John Locke:
- John Locke on “perfect freedom”
Title from John Locke:
- Author: BOLL 1: John Locke, “Of Property” (1689)
- Author: Encouragement of Irish Linen Manufacture (August 1697)
- Author: A Letter concerning Toleration and Other Writings
- Author: Proposed Poor Law Reform (October 1697)
- Author: The Two Treatises of Civil Government (Hollis ed.)
- Author: The Works of John Locke in Nine Volumes