1. John Locke and Rousseau
John Locke, who was born in 1632 and died in 1704, had a huge impact on Human Understanding. ... He believed that human nature can be modified by environment, and he doesn't agree with the Christian faiths concept of the original sin. ... During Locke's time he argued that rulers are not absolute in their power, that they to are bound to the laws of nature. ... He thought it was impossible for humans to achieve moral, sincere lives. ... Locke pursued more of the personal selfish goals, but they both believed that human nature can change depending on the environment and society an...
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