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what was John Locke enlightenment philosophy and main idea?

what was John Locke enlightenment philosophy and main idea?

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  1. John Locke was an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers and known as the ‘Father of Classical Liberalism‘. Locke’s philosophy is based on empiricism, rationalism, and natural law. He outlined his theory of human understanding in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Locke is also known for his work on the principle of natural equality, especially in A Letter Concerning Toleration.

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