Lizzy Rybicki Period 5

  • When Locke Was Born

    John Locke was born in England in 1632.
  • After Studying

    In 1652-1664 After studying philosophy, medicine, law, and mathematics and graduating with multiple degrees Locke becomes a very important professor at Oxford College.
  • Rene Descartes' Discorse

    In 1665 Locke reads Rene Discartes' Discorse on the Method and likes what he reads. This work includes the famous quote "I think, therefore I am."
  • Befriends

    Anthony Ashley Cooper "Lord Ashley" who is an important British politician meets and befriends Locke
  • Lord Ashley's Physician Superviser

    Locke who is now Lord Ashley's personal physician supervises a liver operation that saves Lord Ashley's life and remarkably he lives another 15 years
  • Fundamental Constition of Carolina

    Because of Lord Ashley's involvement in the new British colonies in America Locke is asked to write the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina
  • Locke's Writings

    Locke writes his first draft of the Essay Concerning Human Understanding, in it are ideas on Natural Law; based partially on the writings of others.
  • Social Contact

    Locke's begins to write and promote the idea of a Social Contract, he may not be the first with the idea but his social status will make the idea popular
  • Locke's Ideas About Revolution

    Locke's ideas about revolution against a government are linked to a plot to kill the king. Locke flees to Holland, many that agreed with him and Lord Ashley are arrested for treason and some are killed.
  • Locke and the King

    England's Glorious Revolution; Locke is welcomed by the new king and returns to England.
  • Locke and Newton

    Locke meets Sir Isaac Newton and they become friends
  • Locke Published

    Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke is published.
  • Locke is Published

    Two Treatises of Civil Government by John Locke is published.
  • Appointed to British Board of Trade

    Locke is appointed to the British Board of Trade and even though his health is failing he is its most influential member.
  • Lockes Death

    John Locke dies.
  • Thomas Jefferson Borrows

    Thomas Jefferson borrows from Locke's ideas to write the Declaration of Independence.
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