John Locke was an influential English philosopher born on August 29, 1632, whose works are foundational to modern philosophical empiricism and political liberalism. He studied medicine at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and wrote extensively on political philosophy, epistemology, and education. Locke's writings significantly contributed to the establishment of modern Western philosophy.

1. John Locke
English philosopher John Locke's works lie at the
foundation of modern philosophical empiricism and
political liberalism.
John Locke, born on August 29, 1632, in Wrington,
Somerset, England, went to Westminster school and then
Christ Church, University of Oxford. At Oxford he studied
medicine, he became a highly influential philosopher,
writing about political philosophy, epistemology, and
education. Locke's writings helped found modern Western
philosophy.