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John Locke was born on August 29, 1632 in Wrington, Somerset, England.
As a child, he spent his time in the West Country but as he became a teenager, he was sent to go to Westminster School in London.
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At Westminster School, John Locke was named a King’s scholar and this was an honor so he earned his way to attend Christ Church, University of Oxford.
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At University of Oxford, John Locke studied medicine and became a highly influential philosopher. He wrote about political philosophy, epistemology, education... His writings have made a big impact on Western philosophy.
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In 1674, John Locke graduated with a bachelor’s of medicine. During his early medical studies, John Locke met Lord Ashley who was to become the Earl of Shaftesbury. John Locke then served as Ashley’s personal assistant and his responsibilities grew as Shaftesbury's stature grew. …show more content…
His most noted works include, “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding”, “Two Treatises of Government”, and “A Letter Concerning
John Locke was born on August 29, 1632 in Wrington, Somerset, England.
As a child, he spent his time in the West Country but as he became a teenager, he was sent to go to Westminster School in London.
Slide 2
At Westminster School, John Locke was named a King’s scholar and this was an honor so he earned his way to attend Christ Church, University of Oxford.
Slide 3
At University of Oxford, John Locke studied medicine and became a highly influential philosopher. He wrote about political philosophy, epistemology, education... His writings have made a big impact on Western philosophy.
Slide 4
In 1674, John Locke graduated with a bachelor’s of medicine. During his early medical studies, John Locke met Lord Ashley who was to become the Earl of Shaftesbury. John Locke then served as Ashley’s personal assistant and his responsibilities grew as Shaftesbury's stature grew. …show more content…
His most noted works include, “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding”, “Two Treatises of Government”, and “A Letter Concerning