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One of the pioneers in modern thinking was the English philosopher John Locke. He made great contributions in studies of politics, government, and education. He also stressed the importance of toleration, especially in matters of religion. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1689)
John Locke (1632—1704) John Locke was among the most famous philosophers and political theorists of the 17 th 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.
Nov 9, 2005 · John Locke (1632–1704) is among the most influential political philosophers of the modern period. In the Two Treatises of Government, he defended the claim that men are by nature free and equal against claims that God had made all people naturally subject to a monarch.
