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Cultural- Brittany Wyatt John Locke being a very influential philosopher, studied the human mind and helped establish American Culture. “He offered an empiricist theory according to which we acquire ideas through our experience of the world”(Connolly). His ideas helped create the declaration of independence and what american still runs on today. His beliefs and political standpoint were stated as “ His political theory of government by the consent of the governed as a means to protect “life, liberty and estate”(John Locke). He dedicated his time to construct an idea for the human mind and the needs they desire. John Locke is one of the most popular philosophers especially known in the United States, he is very well respected for creating a platform for the land of the free. The declaration of independence’s first freedoms for the americans are life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. His influential findings have made a grave impact even today because people live by those three promises and it is what helps American Culture prosper.

Connolly, Patrick. "Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." //Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy//. 1 Apr. 2011. Web. 6 Jan. 2015. "John Locke." //History.com//. A&E Television Networks. Web. 6 Jan. 2015.

Audience by Savannah Galipeau John Locke was a founder in part of political theories and philosophical aspects of the human mind. He proposed limited government and soon gained a following for doing so. His intended audience were common folk and people. He also aimed much of his literature at the aristocracy of Britain at the time. He used this to make important statements to the people of Britain. He says that individuals have their own rights and the aristocracy was not observing nor providing these rights for the people. He talks about how the community has the ability to punish and that the government should not hold this right. His purpose of speaking towards people who listen and people who do not is to make them aware and make them angry.

"Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." //Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy//. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2015. "John Locke." //History.com//. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2015.

Aim by Taryn Howells

John Locke lived in a time when philosophy was always growing and expanding. Locke’s aim was to continue to expand the philosophy and education of the society in which he lived. However, Locke’s aim was more directed to expanding that of western philosophy. In order to do this Locke wrote about such topics as political philosophy, epistemology, and education. According to Foundation for Economic Education, “He expressed the radical view that government is morally obliged to serve people, namely by protecting life, liberty, and property”(Powell). By expressing these ideals he aimed to change the way governments treated their people and their rights. Locke’s purpose was to serve the people due to his own moral obligations of betterment. Locke aimed to serve his community and society to change the way people think and acted.

Connolly, Patrick. "Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." //Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy//. 1 Apr. 2011. Web. 5 Jan. 2015. Powell, Jim. "John Locke: Natural Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property." //The Freeman : Foundation for Economic Education//. 1 Aug. 1996. Web. 06 Jan. 2015.

Historical - Katie Walker John Locke John Locke was born August 29, 1632 in England where he eventually studied medicine at Oxford. Locke is best known for his political and philosophical writings and their effects on western culture (John Locke Biography 1). A huge focus of his political theory centered on the protection of life, liberty, and estate; ideas particularly prevalent in the governmental philosophy of the United States. Locke also wrote essays on religious tolerance, something that influenced modern day separation of church and state (John Locke 1). His two treatises of government help formed the basis for both the American and French revolutions, and when England showed the potential for a similar event Locke became an enemy to that government. Locke was forced to leave England for Holland soon after following an assassination attempt by King Charles II and his brother. In Holland Lock wrote “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding”, which attempted to investigate the nature of human knowledge (John Locke Biography 1). John Locke and his philosophies were instrumental in the formation of modern governments, most notably that of the United States, and will likely continue to influence what individuals perceive their rights to be. Sources: "John Locke Biography." //Bio//. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 5 Jan. 2015. "John Locke." //History.com//. A&E Networks, 1 Jan. 2009. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.