Locke's definition of knowledge focuses on the perception of the agreement or disagreement of any of our ideas, contrasting with the Cartesian definition of clear and distinct ideas.

John Locke argues against the concept of innate ideas by stating that they are not inherent but rather acquired through experience. He refutes the existence of speculative, practical, and moral innate principles, as well as innate ideas of God, identity, or impossibility.

John Locke, an influential English philosopher and physician, was born on August 29, 1632. He is known for his contributions to empiricism and social contract theory.

John Locke, the influential English philosopher and physician, was born on August 29, 1632.

In his work 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding', John Locke incorporated Descartes' concept of 'way of ideas' into his own philosophy, although with modifications.

John Locke was born in Wrington, Somerset on 29 August 1642.

In 1647, John Locke began his education at Westminster School in London with the support of his father's commander, Alexander Popham. Westminster School was considered one of the most important English schools at the time.

In the autumn of 1652, at the age of twenty, John Locke continued his education by enrolling at Christ Church, Oxford. Christ Church was regarded as the most important college in Oxford during that period.

In February 1656, John Locke completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Oxford University.

In June 1658, John Locke achieved the qualification of Master of Arts at Oxford University, and was elected as a Senior Student of Christ Church College.

In December of 1660, John Locke was elected as a Lecturer in Greek at Christ Church, marking the beginning of his academic career.

A Latin manuscript by John Locke further elaborating on political theories and the concept of natural law.

In 1663, John Locke was appointed as the senior censor in Christ Church. This role involved supervising the studies and discipline of undergraduates and delivering a series of lectures.

John Locke's exploration of the principles of natural law and moral philosophy.

Locke learned about atomism or the corpuscular hypothesis from Boyle, a member of the English Royal Society.

In 1667, John Locke accepted Lord Ashley's invitation to become his personal physician in London. This marked a significant turning point in Locke's career, as he transitioned from informal studies of medicine to a formal role in the medical field.

In 1668, while living at Lord Ashley's residence, Exeter House, John Locke performed a successful medical operation on Ashley using his medical training. This operation was one of the most well-documented procedures of the 17th century.

John Locke, as the secretary to the Lords Proprietors, participated in drafting the fundamental constitution of the Carolinas, which was one of Ashley's commercial projects.

John Locke played a significant role in advocating for the importance of trade and colonies in England's prosperity. His work as the secretary of the Board of Trade involved collecting crucial information that could benefit the economy and promote trade.

In 1672, drafts of the influential work 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding' were first created.

In 1673, Samuel Pufendorf published 'On the Law of Nature and Nations', a significant work in the field of natural law and international relations.

In 1674, James Tyrrell, a friend of John Locke, recalls a discussion about the principles of morality and revealed religion that sparked Locke's interest. This led Locke, an Oxford scholar and medical researcher, to embark on a project that would engage him for the next two decades.

In February 1675, John Locke obtained a bachelor of medicine after studying extensively at Oxford.

John Locke fled to Holland after the discovery of the Rye house plot and joined a group of scholars advocating religious toleration. The group included Benjamin Furly, Pierre Bayle, Dutch theologians, and others, who discussed arguments for religious intolerance.

Since 1681, John Locke had been in regular correspondence with Lady Damaris Masham, with whom he lived at Oates. Historian A. Gottlieb suggests they were in love at different times.

In 1682, John Locke met Damaris Cudworth, the daughter of Ralph Cudworth, a Cambridge Platonist. They became intellectually and romantically involved.

In June of 1683, a plot to fire upon the King and his brother was discovered. This event led to significant political repercussions.

By September 1683, John Locke went into exile in Holland after the plot to fire upon the King was revealed. This exile period had a profound impact on Locke's life and work.

John Locke discussed the education of Edward Clarke's son and daughters since 1684.

In 1685, John Locke published the Epistola de Tolerantia in Latin while in exile in Holland. This work discussed religious toleration and became influential in the development of ideas on religious freedom.

Locke devised his own method of creating indexes using a grid system and Latin keywords, shortening words to their first letter and vowel. This method was published in French in 1686 and later republished in English in 1706.

Locke read Newton's Principia Mathematica Philosophiae Naturalis while in exile in Holland.

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England marked a significant shift in power from the throne to Parliament. This event allowed John Locke, a key figure in the Whig party, to rise to prominence and become a hero in his native country.

In 1689, John Locke published 'Two Treatises of Government', a seminal work in political philosophy. Locke's ideas on natural rights and the social contract have had a profound impact on political thought.

In February 1689, John Locke returned to England after the Glorious Revolution. His return marked a significant period in his life and intellectual contributions.

On January 1, 1690, John Locke published 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding', which delves into the foundations of human knowledge and understanding. This work significantly contributed to empiricism in modern philosophy and influenced prominent enlightenment thinkers like David Hume and George Berkeley.

John Locke's monetary theory is based on the idea that the demand for money is regulated by its quantity, regardless of whether the demand is unlimited or constant. He also explores the determinants of demand and supply, explaining the value of goods based on scarcity and ability to be exchanged and consumed.

In 1692, John Locke published 'A Third Letter for Toleration', further advocating for religious tolerance and the importance of individual conscience in matters of faith.

John Locke published an essay titled 'Some Thoughts Concerning Education' on January 1, 1693. This work was a significant source of empiricism in modern philosophy and had a profound influence on enlightenment philosophers like David Hume and George Berkeley.

In 1695, John Locke published The Reasonableness of Christianity, where he defends Protestant Christianity's place in society and emphasizes the importance of reason over faith.

In 1696, the Board of Trade was revived, and John Locke played a significant role in its revival and served on it.

Locke's work on understanding behavior acts as a bridge between his philosophical and political works.

Historian Holly Brewer argues that Locke's role in the Constitution of Carolina has been exaggerated, stating that he was paid to revise and make copies of a document that had already been partially written. Locke was paid in Royal African Company stock for his work as a secretary for a governmental sub-committee.

Until 1700, John Locke was the most influential member of the Board of Trade, which had administrative powers and dealt with various issues such as the Irish wool trade, suppression of piracy, treatment of the poor in England, and governance of the colonies. The Board was crucial in administering the United States before the American Revolution.

In 1702, John Locke composed a work titled A Discourse on Miracles, discussing the concept of miracles and their role in religious belief.

Locke's 'Two Treatises' were generally ignored until 1703, when they started gaining recognition and making an impact in the political debates of the time.

John Locke, the influential philosopher, died at Oates on October 28, 1704. His works had a lasting impact on political philosophy, particularly on the Enlightenment thinkers and the development of ideas on state power and individual liberty.

Between 1705 and 1707, John Locke's work 'A Paraphrase and Notes on the Epistles of St. Paul' was published. It provided insights and interpretations on the Epistles of St. Paul.

Locke devised his own method of creating indexes using a grid system and Latin keywords, shortening words to their first letter and vowel. This method was published in French in 1686 and later republished in English in 1706.

John Locke's commentary on biblical texts, providing insights and interpretations of the New Testament.

In 1710, the first French and German editions of John Locke's 'A Letter Concerning Toleration' were published. This work advocated for religious tolerance and separation of church and state.

In 1714, the first edition of the complete works of John Locke was published. This collection included his influential philosophical and political writings.

A new edition of John Locke's 'De Intellectu humano' was published in 1741, edited by Gotthelff Heinrich Thiele and spanning 1000 pages.

In 1743, the first American edition of John Locke's 'A Letter Concerning Toleration' was published. This further spread Locke's ideas on religious tolerance in the American colonies.

Locke's theory that early associations of ideas have a significant impact on an individual's development, influencing 18th-century educational theory and the emergence of psychology.

Locke's 'Second Treatise of Government' gained new readership in America with the rise of resistance to British taxation, and was first printed in America in 1773 in Boston.

John Locke's political theory directly influenced the U.S. Declaration of Independence by asserting natural individual rights and grounding political authority in the consent of the governed.

Locke criticized Malebranche's account of ideas, specifically regarding the representative character of ideas in perception.

John Stuart Mill criticizes Locke's semantic theory by providing an example where the meaning of a statement does not imply that the idea of the subject causes the idea of the predicate. This critique challenges Locke's notion of signification.

In 1876, H.R. Fox Bourne published a two-volume work titled 'Life of John Locke' in New York, later reprinted in 1969 by Scientia Aalen.

In 1937, the works of the philosopher John Locke were published, contributing to the understanding of political philosophy and empiricism.

Locke's manuscripts and books that were left to his cousin King were bought by the Bodleian Library in 1947. The collection remained with King's descendants until then.

In 1951, collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon discovered a portion of the books that Locke left to his cousin King. He later supplemented this discovery with privately bought books from Locke's library.

In 1954, John Locke's Essays on the Law of Nature was first published. This work presented early expressions of his philosophical beliefs, particularly emphasizing the concepts of natural moral law and empiricism.

John Yolton in 1956 argued that in the seventeenth century England, there was a widespread belief that innate ideas and principles were necessary for the stability of religion, morality, and natural law. He also mentioned that Locke's criticism of innate ideas and principles was directed towards commonly held beliefs during that time.

Maurice Cranston published 'John Locke: A Biography' in 1957, which was later reprinted in 1985 by Oxford University Press.

The book 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding' was published in 1960 by Peter Laslett in Cambridge University Press. It is an abridged version edited by A.D. Woozley.

The abridged version of 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding' was published in 1964 by A.D. Woozley in Fontana Library, London.

Norman Kretzmann criticizes Locke's claim that words only signify the ideas in the mind of the speaker, calling it Locke's main semantic thesis. This view has been widely debated and criticized in the field of semantic theory.

In 1969, John Dunn published 'The Political Thought of John Locke' in Cambridge. The book delves into the political ideas and theories of the influential philosopher John Locke.

In 1970, the book 'John Locke and the Compass of Human Understanding' was published by Cambridge University Press. It explores John Locke's ideas and their impact on human understanding.

Jonathan Bennett's book delves into the central themes of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume's philosophies.

The Clarendon editions of Locke's works, starting with An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, were published by Peter Nidditch in 1975.

J. L. Mackie's work 'Problems from Locke' was published in 1976, delving into critical issues and challenges arising from the philosophical ideas of John Locke.

A collection of selected essays on Locke's views on human understanding edited by I.C. Tipton and published in 1977.

In 1978, Paul Mellon transferred his collection of books from Locke's library to the Bodleian Library. This collection included books he discovered and privately acquired.

Ruth Mattern's 1980 article 'Moral Science and the Concept of Persons in Locke' explores the philosophical aspects of John Locke's views on persons.

In 1981, Reinhard Brandt edited a symposium on John Locke, discussing various aspects of his philosophy and ideas.

In 1982, Hans Aarsleff published a collection of essays exploring the transition from Locke to Saussure in the study of language and intellectual history.

In 1983, the book '80 Years of Locke' by Hall, Roland, and Roger Woolhouse was published, providing a comprehensive bibliographical guide on Locke's scholarship.

Nathan Tarcov's work published in 1984, focuses on John Locke's philosophy of education for liberty.

Peter Alexander's 1985 work 'Ideas Qualities and Corpuscles' delves into the perspectives of Locke and Boyle on the external world, contributing to the understanding of their philosophies.

In 1986, Roger Woolhouse published 'Locke: A Biography', which provides a detailed examination of John Locke's potential involvement with English rebels while in exile.

Locke's argument emphasizes the importance of majority rule in establishing a political community and the distinction between duty to society and duty to government.

There is a debate on John Locke's views regarding Aristotelian natural kinds, with some scholars arguing that Locke believes there are natural kinds on the atomic level but we cannot access or understand them, while others argue that Locke denies the existence of Aristotelian natural kinds altogether.

In 1989, Volume 8 of John Locke's letters, containing numbers 3287 to 3648, was published.

In 1990, Jean S. Yolton published 'A Locke Miscellany' in Bristol, a collection of various works related to John Locke.

John Locke criticizes the use of force by magistrates to make people profess beliefs, stating that it leads to hypocrisy and lies. He questions the effectiveness of using force in matters of faith and salvation.

Vere Chappell's 1992 publication 'Essays on Early Modern Philosophy' delves into John Locke's Theory of Knowledge, offering insightful perspectives on Locke's philosophical contributions.

A book titled 'An Approach to Political Philosophy: Locke in Contexts' was published in 1993 by an unknown author. The book discusses Locke's political philosophy within various contexts.

In 1994, Vere Chappell edited 'The Cambridge Companion to Locke' which discussed Locke's influence, shedding light on his impact on philosophy.

E.J. Lowe's book 'Locke on Human Understanding' was published in 1995, focusing on the philosophical ideas of John Locke regarding human cognition and knowledge.

Locke's Essay discusses the idea of liberty and the power of the mind over one's actions. It explores the concept of independence of mind and how it can be achieved.

Scholars have criticized the proposed way of interpreting Locke due to lack of textual support and conflicting with some of Locke's own statements.

Barresi, John, and Raymond Martin's work explores the concept of self and personal identity during the 18th century.

A symposium including John Rogers, Gideon Yaffe, Lex Newman, Tom Lennon, and Vere Chappell at a meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Philosophical Association in 2003 debated Locke's account of perception, with most participants holding the view that Locke holds a certain perspective.

John Roper's book 'Conceiving Carolina' explores the role of proprietors, planters, and land plots in the development of Carolina between 1662 and 1729.

In 2006, John Marshall published 'Toleration and Early Enlightenment Culture', a work focusing on John Locke's ideas on tolerance and their impact on the Enlightenment period.

Roger Woolhouse's biography of Locke from 2007 mentions the contradiction between Locke's theories and Afro-American slavery, which has affected Locke's reputation as a champion of liberty.

James Farr's article from 2008 discusses Locke's theory of slavery in relation to English absolutism and Afro-American slavery, suggesting that Locke did not intend his theory to apply to the latter.

John Locke's writings, including 'A Letter concerning Toleration', were edited and published by Mark Goldie in 2010.

Locke argues that the creation of nominal essences is influenced by existing usage of words and the idea that substance words should reflect the properties of the substances they represent. He suggests that our ideas of different substances are based on the properties that create the appearances we observe and the unity of ideas that are regularly associated.

Matthew Stuart's book on Locke's metaphysics, released in 2013 by Oxford University Press.

In 2015, a publication titled 'Locke’s Touchy Subjects: Materialism and Immortality' was released by Oxford University Press, focusing on John Locke's views on materialism and immortality.

Holly Brewer's 2017 article in The American Historical Review reevaluates John Locke's role in the origins of American slavery, shedding new light on the connections between slavery, sovereignty, and inheritable blood.

A page of John Locke's reflections on toleration of Catholics was discovered in 2019, revealing that Locke considered the pros and cons of toleration for Catholics.

In 2020, Johan Olsthoorn and Laurens van Apeldoorn argued that Locke's views on slavery and absolute rule were weak compared to classical contract theories like those of Grotius and Puffendorf. They defended absolutism and colonial slavery. Felis Waldmann responded to their claims in a critique titled 'Slavery and Absolutism in Locke's Two Treatises: A Response to Olsthoorn and van Apeldoorn.'

The book 'Images of Locke' was published in 2022, featuring various aspects of John Locke's life and work, including his moral philosophy, political philosophy, and philosophy of science.

World History Encyclopedia provides information about John Locke, a prominent philosopher known for his works on political theory and epistemology. The organization offers resources on Locke's influential writings such as 'The First & Second Treatises of Government' and 'An Essay Concerning Human Understanding.'