Empiricism and political philosophy · 1632–1704
John Locke
Know the limits of our knowledge and power.
Wrington · Oxford · London · Netherlands
Reading guides
A thread to guide your reading.
Original introductions to enter the works, discover their central questions and take the reflection further.
From experience to ideas
Read the Essay by distinguishing sensation, reflection and limits of knowledge.
An Essay concerning Human UnderstandingConsent and property
Examine rights, power and appropriation in the second treatise.
Second Treatise of GovernmentToleration and exclusions
Read the Letter by confronting principles with historical limits.
A Letter concerning Toleration