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Who is John Locke known as?
Who is John Locke known as?
The Father of Liberalism
Which of the following revolutions did Locke influence? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following revolutions did Locke influence? (Select all that apply)
- The Glorious Revolution (correct)
- The French Revolution (correct)
- The American Revolution (correct)
- The Russian Revolution
Who were some of the American Founding Fathers influenced by John Locke? (Select all that apply)
Who were some of the American Founding Fathers influenced by John Locke? (Select all that apply)
- Alexander Hamilton (correct)
- James Madison (correct)
- Thomas Jefferson (correct)
- George Washington
What are John Locke's essential beliefs? (Select all that apply)
What are John Locke's essential beliefs? (Select all that apply)
John Locke believed that the government should operate within the consent of the people it governs.
John Locke believed that the government should operate within the consent of the people it governs.
According to John Locke, people should not rebel against a government.
According to John Locke, people should not rebel against a government.
According to Locke, people begin life with a brain that is like a ______.
According to Locke, people begin life with a brain that is like a ______.
Name one of John Locke's famous works.
Name one of John Locke's famous works.
John Locke was considered a leading Enlightenment philosopher.
John Locke was considered a leading Enlightenment philosopher.
What did Hobbes and Locke agree on? (Select all that apply)
What did Hobbes and Locke agree on? (Select all that apply)
What philosophical stance did John Locke strongly advocate?
What philosophical stance did John Locke strongly advocate?
What was a major reason Locke advocated for religious tolerance in 'A Letter Concerning Toleration'? (Select all that apply)
What was a major reason Locke advocated for religious tolerance in 'A Letter Concerning Toleration'? (Select all that apply)
Study Notes
John Locke: The Father of Liberalism
- Recognized as the 'Father of Liberalism' for his influential ideas on individual rights and government.
Influence on Political Revolutions
- Played a crucial role in the Glorious Revolution and the American Revolution.
- Inspired key thinkers including Voltaire and Rousseau, impacting the French Revolution.
Legacy of Influence
- Influenced U.S. Founding Fathers: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson.
Essential Beliefs: Natural Rights
- Advocated that all men are created equal by God, possessing natural rights to:
- Government by the consent of the governed.
- Life, liberty, and property (or pursuit of happiness).
Role of Government
- Believed government must operate with the consent of the people and protect their innate rights.
Right to Rebel
- Asserted the people's right and obligation to revolt against a government that fails to respect their rights.
View on Human Nature
- Suggested that humans are inherently reasonable and moral, starting life as a 'blank slate' shaped by experiences.
Notable Works
- "A Letter Concerning Toleration" (1689)
- "Two Treatises of Government" (1689)
- "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" (1690)
- "Some Thoughts Concerning Education" (1693)
Role in Enlightenment
- A leading philosopher of the Enlightenment, advocating for reason and empirical evidence.
Common Ground with Hobbes
- Agreed that human selfishness exists, and that property defense alone is insufficient for societal order.
Advocacy for Empiricism
- Championed empiricism, emphasizing the importance of sensory experience in forming ideas, contrasting with rationalism's innate ideas.
A Letter Concerning Toleration: Rationale for Religious Tolerance
- Written post-European wars of religion, arguing these points for tolerance:
- Human judges lack the ability to reliably assess truth claims of religions.
- Enforcing a singular "true religion" won’t lead to genuine belief as coercion cannot compel faith.
- Coercion for religious uniformity risks greater social disorder than permitting diversity.
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Test your knowledge about John Locke, the 'Father of Liberalism.' This quiz covers his influences on revolutions and key figures in the development of political philosophy. Perfect for students of political science and history.
