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(1632-1704)

Who Was John Locke?

John Locke went to Westminster School and then Christ Church, University of Oxford. At Oxford, he studied medicine, which would play a central role in his life.

He became a highly influential philosopher, writing about such topics as political philosophy, epistemology, and education.

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Locke's writings helped found modern Western philosophy.

Early Life

Influential philosopher and physician John Locke, whose writings had a significant impact on Western philosophy, was born on August 29, 1632, in Wrington, a village in the English county of Somerset.

His father was a country lawyer and military man who had served as a captain during the English civil war.

Both his parents were Puritans and as such, Locke was raised that way. Because of his father's connections and allegiance to the English government, Locke received an outstanding education.

Education

In 1647 he enrolled at Westminster School in London, where Locke earned the distin