John Locke
John Locke
Born: 29 Aug. 1632
Died: 28 Oct. 1704
Literary Biography: an influential Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke helped develop concepts of epistemology, political philosophy, religious tolerance, labor theory, etc. He wrote a wide variety of essays and philosophical books.
Impact on Children's Literature: because he believed knowledge can only be acquired through experience (contrary to Cartesian philosophy), Locke wrote Some Thoughts Concerning Education (1693), which prescribed a method of properly developing a child's mind.
Died: 28 Oct. 1704
Literary Biography: an influential Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke helped develop concepts of epistemology, political philosophy, religious tolerance, labor theory, etc. He wrote a wide variety of essays and philosophical books.
Impact on Children's Literature: because he believed knowledge can only be acquired through experience (contrary to Cartesian philosophy), Locke wrote Some Thoughts Concerning Education (1693), which prescribed a method of properly developing a child's mind.