Person
John Locke
1632–1704
John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher who is considered to be one of the first philosophers of the Enlightenment and the father of classical liberalism. In his major work Two Treatises of Government Locke rejects the idea of the divine right of kings, supports the idea of natural rights (especially of property), and argues for a limited constitutional government which would protect individual rights.
See also our collection of extracts, essays, and other resources on Locke.
See the Liberty Matters online discussions of John Locke on Property, John Locke on Commercial Society and John Locke on Commercial Society
For additional information about John Locke see the following:
Timeline on the Life and Work of John Locke
Bibliographical Essay on John Locke and Property
Reading List on An Introduction to the Political Thought of John Locke
Topic on The English Revolution
Debate on The Divine Right of Kings
Debate on Religious Toleration