John Locke

English philosopher (1632–1704), known for empiricism and liberalism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed empiricism in epistemology.
• Contributed to liberalism with social contract theory.
• Influenced political philosophy.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Empiricism (knowledge through experience)
• Two Treatises of Government (political theory)
• Liberty (individual rights)
• Hobbes (contrasting contract theory)
• Epistemology (theory of knowledge)

Record

Lived: 1632–1704

Tradition: English