Locke

Klappentext An 1880 biography of the philosopher at the heart of political and intellectual life in Restoration England. Zusammenfassung The influence of John Locke (1632–1704) is pervasive in many fields, and this work of 1880 analyses the effect of his writings on theology, education, psychology, economics, political theory and philosophy, as well as giving a chronological account of Locke's life. Inhaltsverzeichnis Note; 1. Locke's boyhood - his early life in Oxford; 2. Medical studies - public experiments - connexion with Shaftesbury; 3. Residence in France - the Revolution - return to England - publication of the Essay and other works; 4. Life at Oates - friendships - further publications; 5. Political affairs - public occupations - relations with the king; 6. Controversy with Stillingfleet - other literary occupations - domestic life - Peter King - latter years - death; 7. Essay on the Human Understanding; 8. Locke's opinions on religion and morals, and his theological writings; 9. The Thoughts on Education and the Conduct of the Understanding; 10. Works on government, trade, and finance; 11. Locke's influence on thought.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Fowler, Fowler Thomas
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108034562
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03456-2
• No. of pages: 214
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - English Men of Letters; English Men of Letters 39 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Biography: historical, political and military, C 1600 To C 1700