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John Locke was an English philosopher and
political theorist who was born in 1632 in
Wrington, Somerset, England, and died in
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1704 in High Laver, Essex. He is recognized
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as the founder of British empiricism and the
author of the first systematic exposition and
defense of political liberalism.
 LockeJohn Locke was among the most famous
philosophers and political theorists of the 17th
century. He is often regarded as the founder of a
school of thought known as British Empiricism,
and he made foundational contributions to
modern theories of limited, liberal government.
He was also influential in the areas of theology,
religious toleration, and educational theory.
 Locke believed the purpose of education was to produce an
individual with a sound mind in a sound body so as to better
serve his country. Locke thought that the content of education
ought to depend upon one's station in life. The common man
only required moral, social, and vocational knowledge. He
could do quite well with the Bible and a highly developed

vocational skill that would serve to support him in life and offer
social service to others. However, the education of gentlemen
ought to be of the very highest quality. The gentleman must
serve his country in a position of leadership.
 For gentlemen, Locke believed that the he must have a
thorough knowledge of his own language. The schools of
the Puritans in England broke with tradition completely.
They sought to educate one for the society in which he

would live. The schools were called, therefore, schools of

social realism. Locke, in keeping with Milton and other
Puritans, held that the content of the curriculum must
serve some practical end. He recommended the
introduction of contemporary foreign languages, history,
geography, economics, math and science.
He was exiled in Holland, but still continued to write things
against the government, then publish those writings after his
return to England.

Even though Locke was about the freedom of men, he

supported slavery and owned slaves.

John Locke also started as personal physician to Earl of

Shaftsbury, and became involved in government through
helping him.

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