Locke: Philosophy in an Hour

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Paul Strathern. Locke: Philosophy in an Hour

Contents

Introduction

Locke’s Life and Works

Afterword

Further Information. From Locke’s Writings

Chronology of Significant Philosophical Dates

Chronology of Locke’s Life

Recommended Reading

About the Author

Copyright

About the Publisher

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PHILOSOPHY IN AN HOUR

Paul Strathern

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About the Publisher

As a result of his father’s death Locke inherited a parcel of land and some cottages. The rent from these provided him with an income on which he could have lived modestly for the rest of his life. But Locke had no wish to become a gentleman. By now he had graduated and become a don at Christ Church. The Restoration had brought with it a new libertarianism, and Locke took advantage of this – in his own prudent fashion. He began casting his eyes around at the ladies (who wished to be known as such in those days, and usually behaved like them – except at the royal court and in Restoration comedies).

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