# John Locke — The Wealth of Nations character guide

> John Locke in The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Locke, Locke

**First appearance:** 0007-iv-of-the-origin-and-use-of-money

## Who they are

Philosopher cited on property and value.

## In the story

### [Of Stock Lent at Interest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/iv-of-stock-lent-at-interest)

Mentioned as one of the writers who mistakenly attributed the lowering of interest rates to the increase of gold and silver from the Spanish West Indies.

### [I: Of the Principle of the Commercial or Mercantile System](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/i-of-the-principle-of-the-commercial-or-mercantile-system)

Cited for his distinction between money and other moveable goods, arguing gold and silver are the most solid part of a nation's wealth.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in editorial commentary on economic principles.

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