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John Locke (Paperback, New)
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John Locke (Paperback, New)
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The influence of John Locke's thought in Europe and America rests
largely on his articulation and defence of a liberal political
philosophy, and in his formulation of a theory of knowledge where
experience and environment provide the exclusive starting points in
the educational process. Generally he continues to be associated
with the eighteenth-century 'Age of Reason' or Enlightenment, where
the malleability of human nature, together with the inherent
dignity and freedom of the individual, were placed at the forefront
of reform efforts on both sides of the Atlantic. This book argues
that while Locke's concern for the enhancement of individual
autonomy, religious toleration, and constitutional government was
indeed fundamental to later generations, Locke himself viewed the
improvement of the human condition in terms of its relationship to
the ancient Christian story. In particular, Locke's larger
integration 'project' was to assist his contemporaries in their
efforts both to recognise and to secure the greatest happiness.
Locke, in other words, was chiefly interested in life beyond the
grave, in salvation, and his recommendations for the reform of
politics, education and religion were all viewed by the author as
instrumental to the chief business of humankind. Locke's universe
was a God-directed one, where human's were set specific tasks and
where reward was contingent upon behaviour in this life. Locke
viewed himself as a defender of the historical faith, and his work
was devoted to broadening the opportunities for individual
salvation.
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