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John Locke
 By: Vahe Ghazarian John Locke is one of the first and greatest modern thinkers of the 17th century. His work and his ideas had a great influence on the world. He combined the rationalism of René Descartes and the inductive scientific method of Francis Bacon, and created something new [abc-clio]. He showed the world the new modern theory of human nature [abc-clio]. One of Locke's great works was //Two Treatises of Government// which influenced our way of government. The //Two Treatises// is about people establishing a good relationship with their government. We still do this today to protect our rights. Locke has many other works about life and government. Locke's works have influenced life today in many ways.

"John Locke." __American Government__. 2009. ABC-CLIO. 7 Aug. 2009 
Thomas Hobbes



Thomas Hobbes is another great Philosopher. His works have changed how the world is today. Thomas Hobbes didn't believe that humans could be trusted. He believed that the only way of government is a monarchy. Hobbes was a social contract theorist [abc-clio]. His works were related to the works of Reñe Descartes. He believed in Descartes' works and devoted himself to them. One of his great works were the //Powers of a Commonwealth//. His works have influenced our lives today.