John Locke was born on August 29th, 1632 (Locke IX). He grew up in the town of Beluton, England, near Bristol (IX). He was the oldest child of a highly regarded Somersetshire family in a family that placed God's laws before the king's (IX). Locke's father was a lawyer and a captain of the Parliamentary army; he lived by military standards (IX). His son's education was conducted at home and held to the same strict rules.(IX). Locke's father had a large influence on his son's placement into The Westminster School, where he spent four years on his college degree. After Locke's schooling at Westminster he received a scholarship to the Christ Church College, in Oxford (IX). Locke's time at these schools influenced his innovative ideas and helped him develop his philosophies on life.
During Locke's era there was an increase in the intellectual climate that was spreading over Europe (Peardon VIII). There was a great interest in science and economic gain throughout the country which caused religious matters to fall off (VIII). However, religious faith was very important in Locke's life and had a great impact on his thinking (VIII). John Locke carried out his life following and teaching God's word throughout his doctrine. Locke applied 2 Timothy 3:16-17 in his life, by using the Word for teaching and training in righteousness. Locke said that man was "the workmanship of one omnipotent and infinitely wise maker (IX)." Locke's teachings were greatly influenced by the large amount of religious education in his upbringing. Locke is believed to be one of the most representative thinkers from the Anglo-American political tradition, democracy (Peardon VII). Locke was also called "the theorist of the English Revolution of 1776 (VII).
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