Blog Post # 4: John Locke

The thrill of the hunt

John lock was one of the most influential philosophers in a time of turmoil in science and religion. The enlightenment period was a time where new ideas were introduced, and old ideas (such some by Aristotle) were replaced. John lock’s idea called Tabla Rassa (blank slate) is perharps the most crucial of his contributions. John locke challenged different ideals and perhaps posed as a threat to the monarchy. Tabla Rassa, an existential way of thinking may be what inspired our constitution.

What I found most amusing in his essay is how he says that we are supposed to enjoy the process that takes us to having a finished work, rather than the actual finished product. So, when he wrote that letter, he told the reader how much much he enjoyed writing it, and he hoped that they did as much also. When he mentions that writing should be straight to the point and easy to understand, it made me think of how much literature has changed, since then. I wonder sometimes if it has to do with his ideals. Writers began to be more focused on being more direct rather than using all sort of extravagant words and beating around the bush. Literature has evolved incredibly and I think it is thanks to people like John Locke.

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