# John Locke — Liberalism character guide

> John Locke in Liberalism by L. T. Hobhouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Locke

**First appearance:** 0001-ii-the-elements-of-liberalism

## Who they are

Foundational philosopher of liberal ideas on government and rights.

## In the story

### [II: The Elements of Liberalism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/liberalism_se/chapters/ii-the-elements-of-liberalism)

Quoted on freedom under government as having a standing rule to live by, common to every member of society.

### [I: Civil Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/liberalism_se/chapters/i-civil-liberty)

Quoted on the definition of freedom under government as having a standing rule to live by, common to every member of society.

### [The Movement of Theory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/liberalism_se/chapters/iii-the-movement-of-theory)

Mentioned as a proponent of the contract theory between king and people.

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