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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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