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John Locke: The Father of Modern Liberalism
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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of John Locke. Inspired by great philosophers such as Hobbes and Descartes, Locke sought to respond to the problems of his era through his philosophy. Outraged at the persecution of Protestants by the monarchy in England, he advocated religious tolerance, and believed that power should be in the hands of the people to guarantee their individual rights and freedoms, a principle which is the basis of all modern-day democracies.
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• Understand the principles of empiricism and economic liberalism
• Discover Locke’s continued influence on modern democracies, including on the American Constitution and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of John Locke. Inspired by great philosophers such as Hobbes and Descartes, Locke sought to respond to the problems of his era through his philosophy. Outraged at the persecution of Protestants by the monarchy in England, he advocated religious tolerance, and believed that power should be in the hands of the people to guarantee their individual rights and freedoms, a principle which is the basis of all modern-day democracies.
In just 50 minutes you will:
• Learn about the life, travels and works of the highly influential English philosopher, John Locke
• Understand the principles of empiricism and economic liberalism
• Discover Locke’s continued influence on modern democracies, including on the American Constitution and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
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