1. John Locke and Politics
The writings of Descartes had awakened in him the interest in philosophy. ... He got himself involved in Whig politics, where he helped plan William of Orange's expedition to England. ... In 1696, he paired up with Newton and helped stabilize their currency. ... Locke's philosophy on human nature was greatly influenced by the hard times in which he lived and was involved in. ... He might seem to be straightforward but he adds to his philosophy a theory of morals which could be really confusing. ...
- Word Count: 7056
- Approx Pages: 28
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School