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John Locke

Foundational philosopher of liberal ideas on government and rights.

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Also known as Locke

First appearance: II: The Elements of Liberalism

John Locke shows up with force in II: The Elements of Liberalism. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted on freedom under government as having a standing rule to live by, common to every member of society.
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In II: The Elements of Liberalism: Quoted on freedom under government as having a standing rule to live by, common to every member of society. Later, in I: Civil Liberty: Quoted on the definition of freedom under…

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See John Locke in II: The Elements of Liberalism