Political Philosopher and Influential Thinker
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Where did John Locke study and receive his doctorate?

  • Cambridge University
  • Oxford University (correct)
  • Yale University
  • Harvard University

    • Which of the following did Locke learn from Robert Boyle?

  • Physical objects don't have any specific qualities
  • Physical objects are composed of minute corpuscles with minimal qualities (correct)
  • Physical objects are not made up of particles
  • Physical objects are infinite in nature

    • What was the title of Locke's most famous work?

  • Concerning Human Understanding (correct)
  • The Leviathan
  • The Prince
  • The Social Contract

    • What theory did Locke primarily confront in his essay?

    <p>Descartes' innate ideas theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Locke reject with his mind-body dualism?

    <p>Hobbes' materialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous scientist did Locke become good friends with?

    <p>Isaac Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Locke, where do all ideas originate from?

    <p>Sensory experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes primary qualities from secondary qualities according to Locke?

    <p>Primary qualities correspond to actual attributes, secondary ones do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Locke's theory of education emphasized the importance of:

    <p>Providing enough sleep, food, and fresh air for good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical theory takes association as the fundamental principle of mental life?

    <p>Associationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Locke believed that aversions and irrational fears result from:

    <p>Chance associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Locke, what is the main job of a teacher in the classroom?

    <p>To recognize and praise students' accomplishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between simple ideas and complex ideas according to Locke?

    <p>Simple ideas are atomic, complex ideas are composed of smaller ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Locke's theory of education?

    <p>To promote mild punishment and enjoyable learning experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Locke believe was more important than nature for character development?

    <p>Nurture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to characteristics of the physical world based on Locke's philosophy?

    <p>Primary qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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