POLITICAL THEORY - John Locke

John Locke's greatness as a philosopher is based on his theories on childhood, his work on religious toleration and his concept of the rights of citizens. He helped to make us who we are.
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  • @arete7884
    @arete78848 жыл бұрын

    Psychology,neuroscience and philosophy should mandatory in highschools, we are left ignorant of most important things in life by our education system.

  • @GregTheOverlander

    @GregTheOverlander

    6 жыл бұрын

    I took both psychology and philosophy in highschool. It's not the system.

  • @robinsss

    @robinsss

    6 жыл бұрын

    in public high school ?.......was it mandatory?

  • @GregTheOverlander

    @GregTheOverlander

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was a public high-school. No it was not mandatory. However, education is a choice either way. No one is forced to go to school, and especially not high-school. By that time, we all have the individual choice to drop out after a certain period of time. Whether a course is "Mandatory," or not isn't why a kid loses his interest in education. Education is already beautiful. If someone decides for themselves to believe otherwise, it's their own fault. Any excuse otherwise, like blaming the institution, blaming parents, blaming past failures, well, that's just the efforts of the individual to try to make up for his perceived mistakes in life. In my opinion, that person shouldn't be so hard on themselves. Education isn't the most important thing in the world.

  • @robinsss

    @robinsss

    6 жыл бұрын

    it is mandatory for teens to attend school for the first two years of high school.............in most schools what are the students taught about the socio-political context of the world they are about to enter after graduation?............in the four years of high school what job skill do most students learn?

  • @GregTheOverlander

    @GregTheOverlander

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well, if those kids drop out only after two years, whatever they learned, probably won't have any use in the world after graduation. If they do go beyond the two years, and actually WANT to learn, then, I'm sure, that it doesn't matter what they are taught about that unless, they choose to have a career that revolves around it. Also, you are required to take a political course in college. So, going to college, might help people out

  • @Anthony-wk9sb
    @Anthony-wk9sb6 жыл бұрын

    "Life, liberty and Property" My all time favourite quote.

  • @trolltoll2159

    @trolltoll2159

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ron Swanson

  • @eliegbert8121

    @eliegbert8121

    3 жыл бұрын

    "life, order, and reverence" is one of mine

  • @bicheiroparadoxo4894

    @bicheiroparadoxo4894

    3 жыл бұрын

    Life, Liberty and Solidarity

  • @MsColl90

    @MsColl90

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm... Locke included slaves in his definition of property, so maybe, fuck that guy!

  • @j.a4196

    @j.a4196

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MsColl90 You are holding him accountable by the standards of today, you shouldn't do that. It's one of the biggest mistakes we could do when we are learning history. I recommend you to read some of the Locke's work, and you won't say 'fuck that guy'.

  • @zipodipo7923
    @zipodipo79235 жыл бұрын

    The guy was obviously ahead of his time. It's amazing he wasn't Locked-up lol.

  • @yasiralghamdi8539

    @yasiralghamdi8539

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not really for a man working in slave-trade.

  • @martinahernandez9053

    @martinahernandez9053

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 Good one!

  • @ryanfox2599

    @ryanfox2599

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yasiralghamdi8539 firstly your argument is disproved because there is slavery in Africa right now. Secondly in the 1600's when Locke did his works slavery was commonplace. Thirdly these ideas inevitably ended slavery. If you're going to be an abolitionist in 2020 you have to attack slavery globally and before the western world started to gain power. Advocate for the pyramids to come down, advocate for all native American monuments to come down, advocate the dismantling for all of Asia to be destroyed. All these civilizations used slavery. England, Canada, Europe, and America ended slavery because of the works of Locke and other Western philosophers. England should get more credit because (my history is rusty) they took military action against many nations that used slavery. Get bent bro.

  • @yasiralghamdi8539

    @yasiralghamdi8539

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ryanfox2599 I didn't read you whole comment, but I am not totally against slavery, but to not understand me wrong I am against racism... It is a good to punch people better than whole life prison ... Just deal with them as human

  • @MahoneyBadger

    @MahoneyBadger

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only on KZread can a pun get out of hand so fast.

  • @olegmarian
    @olegmarian5 жыл бұрын

    His idea of education was better than our actual education. And that over 300 years ago, wow :O

  • @OrsinoNation

    @OrsinoNation

    4 жыл бұрын

    No music? No poetry? You actually think that's better?

  • @axsenpai8914

    @axsenpai8914

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OrsinoNation i do believe school should prepare you to the world and not teach you actual skills. those skills should be obtained by practicing and maybe going to college

  • @loveyourself.8870

    @loveyourself.8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    Schools evolving... Just backwards.

  • @benjisisler2579

    @benjisisler2579

    3 жыл бұрын

    well I disagree with his idea that music and poetry aren't important because they very much are. But generally his idea on education I think he is correct.

  • @erike35

    @erike35

    3 жыл бұрын

    You think so? I'd say music and poetry are extremely valuable assets. There are those (and many) who don't find the time or even get the chance to indulge in the making of music outside of school due to their living situation - should they not to be allowed to learn?

  • @lisamazzotti2581
    @lisamazzotti25813 жыл бұрын

    You guys explained it better in less than 10 minutes than my teacher did in a month of classes. Good job

  • @bryanv3340

    @bryanv3340

    Жыл бұрын

    in your point of view teachers suck WOW

  • @wave_mds
    @wave_mds7 жыл бұрын

    So interesting that Locke and Hobbes both witnessed the execution of Charles I, ultimately coming to sometimes very different conclusions because of it. One of my favorite series, please keep up the great work!

  • @stephenwalters8006

    @stephenwalters8006

    Жыл бұрын

    No he did not

  • @dxsaqibdy

    @dxsaqibdy

    3 ай бұрын

    Bro i was thinking the same 🤪

  • @mathuang95
    @mathuang953 жыл бұрын

    John Locke Fun Fact: Locke was going to become a doctor, till he met Earl of Shaftsburry (very political figure). What to do about differing religious views? Toleration - People CAN'T (lacking of ability) determine which is a true religious standpoint. - Even if you could, no one can make (by violence) you genuinely believe something. - Religious uniformity leads to more social chaos, than allowing diversity, Who should rule the country? -God gives that authority. - The rule must make people comfortable in society - The ruler has to respect everyone's freedom and property. Beyond that the people have the right to overthrow their rulers. How should we educate our children? - People's views are shaped by their experiences, as they are blank slates when they are born. Therefore, educate them right, and early. - They should be taught practical things such as ethics, business, psychology, science, etc. Important definition: State of nature, when we have all rights before joining society. (as we consent to give up some rights to live in society)

  • @feartheghus

    @feartheghus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Forced religious uniformity creates a horrid environment for society, but if it comes about naturally it’s as good or bad as the religion that dominates is.

  • @muerenpormi

    @muerenpormi

    3 жыл бұрын

    nah u jus blessed i got hw on this

  • @evan-pt1oi

    @evan-pt1oi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let’s goo I just got hw for this vid and I saved me

  • @DiogenesOfDelaware

    @DiogenesOfDelaware

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@feartheghus yes exactly, this is where Locke fails his own words on toleration. "Because you can't be compelled belief thru violence"....

  • @chhitijshabhujel

    @chhitijshabhujel

    2 ай бұрын

    Who should rule the country? The authority gets the consent to rule from the people. Their duty is to protect the natural rights of the people, that is, the right to life, liberty and property.

  • @lisadalia
    @lisadalia8 жыл бұрын

    One of my most favourite philosophers in class. So grateful for him.

  • @luisvalentin5039
    @luisvalentin50393 жыл бұрын

    I still can remember learning about Locke when I was in middle school and now many years later, he remains one of my favorite philosophers.

  • @Foxymoreon
    @Foxymoreon8 жыл бұрын

    John Locke is one of the most inspirational people when it comes down to human philosophy, in my opinion. Thank you for making this.

  • @stonezone9689
    @stonezone96898 жыл бұрын

    John Locke has done so much for us, it's weird to think one man's thoughts could change the course of history for the entirety of Western civilization.

  • @willianpablo3071
    @willianpablo30718 жыл бұрын

    Great man. Locke is basicaly the father of the american constitution. A man that should be remembered for everyone that values the freedom of the individuals.

  • @liamcox7398

    @liamcox7398

    5 жыл бұрын

    Willian Pablo lol

  • @dorottagati6883

    @dorottagati6883

    5 жыл бұрын

    freedom of individuals and state are oxymorons xddd

  • @strongfp

    @strongfp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Adam Smith, Lincoln, and Marx had more to do with the final versions of the American constitution. Locke was just someone who had ideas that resonated throughout the constitution.

  • @goblinisac5759

    @goblinisac5759

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@strongfp Did you just say Karl Marx? If so, are you joking?

  • @strongfp

    @strongfp

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@goblinisac5759 nope. The moral philosophy behind marxs work has lead to many advancements in workers rights, workers conditions, and keeping capitalism in check.

  • @marumakoto
    @marumakoto6 жыл бұрын

    This is the best reference video on Locke. Thank you so much for this comprehensive yet so-easy-to-grasp video. More power!

  • @x-man9473
    @x-man94735 жыл бұрын

    So he used to be a philosopher and then he became paralyzed, got lost on an island, and became a nature boy. Wow, this man had a crazy life.

  • @pinkjohn3884
    @pinkjohn38848 жыл бұрын

    what a fantastic short rendition of Lock. I, like most people new the name of Lock and probably heard high brow philosophy make reference to Lock. I neverstood what the man was about, until I tripped over this. The readers voice is so easy to listen to. thank you for making this available. Top man

  • @almilligan7317
    @almilligan73178 жыл бұрын

    As L.W. was want to say 'Wonderful, Wonderful, Simply Wonderful.' Thank you. I will use this in my section on Political Philosophy. It sums up so much in so little time.

  • @rolfheimann1102
    @rolfheimann11028 жыл бұрын

    as always.. thank you. every time i learn i now at the age of 38.. find my self more accepting of infomation. and enjoy the fact that there have been so meany wise humans before me. history is truly the new sat-nav of the mind. ta rolfo

  • @vas1898
    @vas18988 жыл бұрын

    Since when did the channel blow up so quickly!!! I remember seeing 125k, congratulations on gaining such a large audience 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @vas1898

    @vas1898

    8 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait until you do a video about the your own philosophy, if u want to, I'm just saying🌚

  • @greentree3132

    @greentree3132

    8 жыл бұрын

    are secular and tolerant same?

  • @frank5520

    @frank5520

    8 жыл бұрын

    +vasilis fatta One of the top 10 channels on youtube. Love the visuals!

  • @vas1898

    @vas1898

    8 жыл бұрын

    Frank a million percent agree with you there on that one

  • @danielfreeley5217

    @danielfreeley5217

    8 жыл бұрын

    +vasilis fatta hipster alert

  • @AliciaNyblade
    @AliciaNyblade4 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how I got to this corner of KZread, but you made me fall in love with John Locke in less than ten minutes. Well done. What a brilliant man, clearly far ahead of his time. Thanks for introducing me to a historical figure I hadn't heard of before.

  • @sabercat2178
    @sabercat21784 жыл бұрын

    Never knew how awesome Locke's beliefs were. Definitely one of my favorite philosophers now

  • @MONSTERKILL2013

    @MONSTERKILL2013

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you have a my little pony profile picture, then keep that opinion to yourself. I don't want to look bad

  • @sunlightswift

    @sunlightswift

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MONSTERKILL2013 I agree with Saber Cat

  • @John_Smith134

    @John_Smith134

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@MONSTERKILL2013I'm John Locke and I support this message.

  • @pajamachess1122
    @pajamachess11228 жыл бұрын

    I look forward to your voice more than the subjects you discuss

  • @full_regalia8649
    @full_regalia86498 жыл бұрын

    Hands down best educational channel on KZread!

  • @Pacov412
    @Pacov4127 жыл бұрын

    I have this for my exam in a week, I'm watching all your videos on political theory and it's much more interesting than reading it for 5th time. Thanks a bunch!

  • @Davidow1
    @Davidow16 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best summary video on Locke posted on youtube! Thanks so much! :D

  • @HeroicConcepts
    @HeroicConcepts8 жыл бұрын

    As a superhero in training, I fully endorse the hopping bear graphic holding a pile of rifles.

  • @fabianboykin4585

    @fabianboykin4585

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Heroic Concepts the hopping graphics in an odd way keep me from clicking off the video.

  • @RedAngelPonderings

    @RedAngelPonderings

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Heroic Concepts Do you fully endorse John Locke's political theory and educational philosophy as a Superhero in training?

  • @cyork1288
    @cyork12888 жыл бұрын

    Locke has been one of my faves for over 50 years and now thanks to TSOL i have been rejuvenated .

  • @alexanderwhite8147

    @alexanderwhite8147

    4 жыл бұрын

    Weird, I saw this searching for an early TSOL performance, and also weird this is like a lecture of things tied to a detailed organization, of which is personified as the resentful parent that was the cause of childish rebellion exhibited to the garbage I listen to called Punk Rock, which I think is just Rock. Nevermind.

  • @JeshiSama
    @JeshiSama3 жыл бұрын

    Man this guy was amazing, responsible for a lot of my thoughts and the way I think.

  • @BrownistKidUKnow
    @BrownistKidUKnow7 жыл бұрын

    God Bless John Locke. his writings were the foundation of the ideas of the founding fathers. We should make a day if not a month dedicated to him.

  • @BlueonGoldZ
    @BlueonGoldZ8 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to downsize this and listen to it while I work but the Monty Python-esque style animation captivated me.

  • @pajamachess1122

    @pajamachess1122

    8 жыл бұрын

    Haha, same

  • @OMIMreacts

    @OMIMreacts

    8 жыл бұрын

    they should do a podcast!

  • @ragtunes123

    @ragtunes123

    7 жыл бұрын

    Like being in school and it was AV day! Woopee!

  • @BlueonGoldZ

    @BlueonGoldZ

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dick Gamble Heh, I remember that.

  • @juliarosie8052
    @juliarosie80523 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It helped me a lot to understand Locke’s thoughts. :) I’m using this video for my final exam from social sciences so this is lifesaving. He was a really cool guy though.

  • @Cantbuyathrill
    @Cantbuyathrill7 жыл бұрын

    This is now, officially, definitely, and FOREVERLY, my favorite channel.

  • @Sumdude001

    @Sumdude001

    6 жыл бұрын

    not on my life

  • @henryviii267
    @henryviii2677 жыл бұрын

    study at "Schools Of Life" i see what ya did there mate

  • @Saurabhandsonu1994

    @Saurabhandsonu1994

    7 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @spicememe8702

    @spicememe8702

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nice pepe btw

  • @henryviii267

    @henryviii267

    7 жыл бұрын

    Canadian Cannabis thx

  • @DonColonel
    @DonColonel8 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video guys, helped me a lot with my studying thank you

  • @anastasiiadrozd1223
    @anastasiiadrozd12236 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Your videos help me to study political science. In Ukraine where I study International law there aren't many books that can explain political theories as simply, as thoroughly and fun as you guys do!

  • @taichris314

    @taichris314

    Жыл бұрын

    Political science is very interesting!

  • @chillhopdrumz1862
    @chillhopdrumz18623 жыл бұрын

    Im 30 and just on a whim decided to read Of Enthusiasm. Ive never read more clear and sound explications of mathematical philosophy(axiomatic logic as the foundation for pure mathematics) and ethics ive ever read. It made me cry.

  • @ninadesalvo770
    @ninadesalvo7706 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos and use them as review for my classes. One note: your closed captions end abruptly at around the 5 minute mark. It'd be nice to have them for the whole video :)

  • @kill4fun123
    @kill4fun1238 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, and can we please get a list of references or further reading in the description videos? I know a lot of us want to explore the subjects beyond the videos and it would be great to have reading list pre-made.

  • @jacobjohnson1504
    @jacobjohnson15048 жыл бұрын

    I love how everyone here is considering Locke a Socialist/Communist yet he would today be considered a Right-Wing Libertarian.

  • @MihaiRUdeRO

    @MihaiRUdeRO

    8 жыл бұрын

    He's just a classical liberal... Sad how "liberalism" today has become more about forcing progressivism and wealth distribution

  • @illusiveman9512

    @illusiveman9512

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm a Progressive Classical Liberal Centrist and I see your point.

  • @FarmersAreCool

    @FarmersAreCool

    5 жыл бұрын

    Property rights don't seem very communistic.

  • @sulIy

    @sulIy

    5 жыл бұрын

    He definitely would not hold many mainstream Libertarian beliefs regarding education and parental rights

  • @vidyanandbapat8032

    @vidyanandbapat8032

    5 жыл бұрын

    How can Locke be called a communist or socialist which are necessarily totalitarian whereas Locke had advocated for minimalist government?

  • @youxkio
    @youxkio3 ай бұрын

    It is always good to come back to these videos. They help clarify my mind and bring it back to the basics of knowledge.

  • @trinityflow
    @trinityflow4 жыл бұрын

    This series on Philosophy and philosophers is excellent. Much thanks to the team! Binging on all the episodes. 😂

  • @Xpistos510
    @Xpistos5104 жыл бұрын

    John Locke is probably my favorite philosopher.

  • @whosafraidoferiknrding4470
    @whosafraidoferiknrding44708 жыл бұрын

    Great channel! I'm really enjoying the content!

  • @adrianfaz9068
    @adrianfaz90686 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work, really, It really helped me for a schoolwork that was meant for hours of reading.

  • @user-uw8gg3bd7j
    @user-uw8gg3bd7j Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much i learnt much from the video. I am also using this video to complete my assignment as a political science student. And also extending my appreciation to the guy who uploaded it.

  • @fredschwarz3334
    @fredschwarz33345 жыл бұрын

    Great video.....that "Right to Bear Arms" graphic has me literally "laughing out loud."

  • @takonismom601
    @takonismom6016 жыл бұрын

    Proud to say this is my cousin! I have always referenced him in my studies and it is wonderful to find that we are related.

  • @trevorzerby9210

    @trevorzerby9210

    2 жыл бұрын

    congrats bro

  • @LittleDreamer1412
    @LittleDreamer14127 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this, this will be so useful for our history test next week!

  • @SantandoMartinez
    @SantandoMartinez8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a billion times! I wish if you can make one about David Hume. great work thank you so so much!

  • @christianescudero3496
    @christianescudero34966 жыл бұрын

    John Locke... the man... the legend...

  • @sudevsen
    @sudevsen8 жыл бұрын

    please do a episode on the art of war and Bertrand russell

  • @NicoAssaf

    @NicoAssaf

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sudev Sen I second this.

  • @CRPNW

    @CRPNW

    7 жыл бұрын

    Russell for the win!

  • @flamingomango9571
    @flamingomango95716 жыл бұрын

    Omg THANK YOU! You just saved my life with this!

  • @Frankcharmeen
    @Frankcharmeen2 жыл бұрын

    We are very vulnerable to the ideas that people place in our minds

  • @Conn30Mtenor
    @Conn30Mtenor3 жыл бұрын

    Music is hardly a useless thing to learn in school. The parts of the brain that are stimulated and grown by studying music are related to mathematics and other important things.

  • @Dantick09
    @Dantick098 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @emiliasundberg3454
    @emiliasundberg34545 жыл бұрын

    Thank God you exist!! You just saved my filosofy essey. Thankyou. This is amazing

  • @GingiviticCinemaMaya
    @GingiviticCinemaMaya7 жыл бұрын

    God, I love these animations you make!

  • @Rustman80
    @Rustman807 жыл бұрын

    Its interesting... and fitting... that much of this video features Henry VIII. Much of modern political philosophy, arguably, could be traced (indirectly... ish) to Henry VIII. As mentioned, much of political philosophy at the time was centered around the divine right of kings. Political power was derived from, and dependent on, God. A person ruled because God allowed it. Then Henry VIII came along. As the song goes, Henry VIII had a lot of wives, but, for the purposes of this story, the only one that actually matters is his first wife, Catherine of Aaragon. Henry wanted an heir. Catherine did not produce one, so in Henry's 30s he decided to look for a new spouse. At the time, England was Catholic, so he requested from the Pope permission to annul his marriage. Divorce and annulment were not seen as valid by Catholic religious law, so it was denied. Long story, short... Henry essentially came to the conclusion that the Pope was not the King; HE was the King and, if the Pope wasn't going to approve it, then Henry was going to make his own church where it was allowed. End of the day, in 1534, Henry VIII created the Church of England (Anglican) separate from the Church of Rome, and they mutually excommunicated each other. All so he could divorce his wife. The ramifications of that action, however, were huge... especially in political philosophy. The thought went, if the power of the King was at the pleasure of God... and the king just rejected God... and nothing happened... then what does that mean? Obviously, the rational answer is that power doesn't derive from God. So, if it doesn't derive from God, then where does political power come from? That act, along with various revolutions at the time, caused an renaissance in political philosophy in the late 16th and early 17th century that examined the sources of power and rights, and lead to the development of schools of thought like Hobbes's, Locke's, and Rousseau's Social Contract Theories. It's fascinating stuff.

  • @fragilemasculinity5703

    @fragilemasculinity5703

    7 жыл бұрын

    I very much enjoyed reading your comment. Fascinating indeed my good man. Thank you.

  • @krishshah3974

    @krishshah3974

    2 жыл бұрын

    amazing analysis!

  • @yasminTheMachine

    @yasminTheMachine

    Жыл бұрын

    this comment went so hard 🤓

  • @BrennanWayneLuther

    @BrennanWayneLuther

    Жыл бұрын

    Love it. I'm just now getting into it. Can't believe I've been interested in philosphy and history for over 10 years since highschool and all while not grasping the enlightenment. It was the transitioning period that brought europe out of the dark ages. It set the stage for the modern world.

  • @cardona7774
    @cardona77745 жыл бұрын

    Es quizás mi filósofo favorito, es un crack. Había leído unas cuantas páginas, pero me encontré una un léxico demasiado elevado para mi jejeje. Por cierto claramente entiendo y veo las bases de la Psicología especialmente la educacional.

  • @andrewgibbs6668
    @andrewgibbs66688 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the great work. Brilliant and informative channel

  • @Full_Throttle_no_Brakes
    @Full_Throttle_no_Brakes8 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Video. Clear and Easy to Understand Explanation. Thank you!

  • @billybobbobbobbilly
    @billybobbobbobbilly8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for accurately stating the reason for the second amendment.

  • @scania1982

    @scania1982

    5 жыл бұрын

    Some armament is better than nothing when fending off a dictator.

  • @andrewcollingridge9429

    @andrewcollingridge9429

    5 жыл бұрын

    Scania1982 would still result in failure, and until then the basic armament kills society not protects it

  • @celso1x

    @celso1x

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Collingridge Tell that to my uncle.He killed 2 cops by himself.If we all did this we would be able to kill all cops and army fascists.

  • @tolerantindividual1126

    @tolerantindividual1126

    5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Collingridge well that escalated quickly... Does responsible gun ownership trigger your cognitive dissonance?

  • @connorbyers1872

    @connorbyers1872

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewcollingridge9429 If we limit our freedom by the maxim of that which does not harm it, government will turn paternalistic very fast and the gradual decay of liberty will be exacerbated. We seem to have forgotten that freedom and liberty do not come to us as a given. There are prices every generation pays for them, and so long as we recognize true liberty as being the universal superior element, we will continue to make such sacrifices. The words of Franklin make my case for me: "He who is willing to give up his freedom to purchase a temporary security deserves neither freedom nor security."

  • @barkerxz
    @barkerxz7 жыл бұрын

    i just want to say thank you to my 7th grade teacher for making me fall in love with locke and the enlightenment

  • @ivho3320

    @ivho3320

    2 жыл бұрын

    11th grade now

  • @TheRudyred
    @TheRudyred8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you for this video!

  • @MolecularArts
    @MolecularArts2 жыл бұрын

    A nice summary of Locke's life. Thank you!

  • @Bizorke
    @Bizorke8 жыл бұрын

    "Don't tell me what I can't do!" - John Loche

  • @pierrehurley
    @pierrehurley8 жыл бұрын

    Ya but when does he get to the island

  • @miaowmiaowchowface

    @miaowmiaowchowface

    8 жыл бұрын

    +zsasz smith was thinking this the whole time

  • @pierrehurley

    @pierrehurley

    8 жыл бұрын

    haha right on

  • @AMx187

    @AMx187

    8 жыл бұрын

    +miaowmiaowchowface lol me too

  • @shivanshparihar5586
    @shivanshparihar55865 жыл бұрын

    What a great teacher you are! Thnx 😍😍

  • @92Heiden
    @92Heiden8 жыл бұрын

    Impressing! Continue the channel we support you.

  • @jimijamflimiflam6323
    @jimijamflimiflam63238 жыл бұрын

    0.0 I can get all of the works of John Locke mentioned in this video, plus "The Fundamental Constitutions Of Carolina" for about $1.00 on Kindle. 7 works of one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers for $1.00. I guess I'll be enjoying some interesting reading on my plane ride.

  • @DapaChrons
    @DapaChrons3 жыл бұрын

    Latin, Greek and poetry should be more mainstream imo, that's how I was brought up though sadly with not enough exposure

  • @anzatzi
    @anzatzi8 жыл бұрын

    understated, detailed and informing. great job

  • @brianspencer4220
    @brianspencer42208 жыл бұрын

    Really concise & informative now I understand other references to him I have read. Brian nearing 76

  • @MustafaKulle
    @MustafaKulle8 жыл бұрын

    For some reason I thought of George Orwell. He needs a video of his own.

  • @levinb1

    @levinb1

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mustafa Kulle But, would one argue that Orwell is in the category of philosopher? Personally, I see Orwell as a really astute social/political commentator and novelist. Like a John Steinbeck type of thinker or writer. My ideas are based off of these pieces I have read from Orwell: 1984, Animal Farm, Road to Wigan Pier, Down and Out in Paris and London, Essays "Shooting an Elephant," "Charles Dickens," "Politics and the English Language," and "Why I Write".

  • @danielfreeley5217

    @danielfreeley5217

    8 жыл бұрын

    +B. Levin so you haven't read much!

  • @WeAreEnglishCubers

    @WeAreEnglishCubers

    8 жыл бұрын

    +B. Levin Well I remember seeing a video on Leo Tolstoy, so why not Orwell?

  • @danielfreeley5217

    @danielfreeley5217

    8 жыл бұрын

    orwell is over? what an odd statement..I dont think any great writer can ever truly be "over"

  • @WeAreEnglishCubers

    @WeAreEnglishCubers

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hereticalable I don't think we should discard Orwell as a relic of the past. Firstly, books like Animal Farm are a good reminder of Stalinism and should be taken as a cautionary tale, regardless of how likely it is in the future. Humanity is just too good at forgetting its own mistakes.Secondly, one could argue that we are living the reality of 1984, in a way, today, where political correctness has invaded logical discourse and our words and opinions are constantly policed. You are right that we are on the cusp of the realities of Brave New World, but that in no way discredits Orwell's commentary.

  • @1redrider100
    @1redrider1008 жыл бұрын

    Actually it was clearly a typo. The Second Amendment clearly says "The Right to Bear Rams"

  • @movement2contact

    @movement2contact

    8 жыл бұрын

    k

  • @SadyhVonSchattig

    @SadyhVonSchattig

    8 жыл бұрын

    k

  • @mathewhill5556

    @mathewhill5556

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Alex Xavier Steel - D REALLY!!??? I thought is was the right to "bare arms". Like we didn't have to wear sleeves.

  • @SadyhVonSchattig

    @SadyhVonSchattig

    8 жыл бұрын

    mathew hill indeed, they were against sleevery

  • @svvv977

    @svvv977

    8 жыл бұрын

    The police werent happy when I cut of a bear's arms. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

  • @giselleb6375
    @giselleb63758 жыл бұрын

    Im running out of school of life videos to watch. I wish there was a greek mythology series, i love the narrator's voice.

  • @haroonhussein9770
    @haroonhussein97704 жыл бұрын

    Locke was ahead of his time. What a brilliant thinker and so very relevant.

  • @tchristian04
    @tchristian044 жыл бұрын

    My favorite part of Locke's Letter Concerning Toleration is when he says all religious views should be tolerated...except atheism

  • @chrisgibson5267

    @chrisgibson5267

    3 жыл бұрын

    My favourite badge from the 1980s was, " DEATH TO ALL FANATICS ".:

  • @angeloambrosio9951
    @angeloambrosio99517 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, John Locke was the most important person to ever live. And also the person I most admire.

  • @flamingoxe5984

    @flamingoxe5984

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even Napoleon did more

  • @riskexperts
    @riskexperts8 жыл бұрын

    that was fantastic. thank you alan, if it wasn't for videos like these, you tube would be largely useless

  • @toshbel
    @toshbel4 жыл бұрын

    Many, many thanks. Sheer excellence.!! Thoroughly enjoyed.

  • @darklordofkickingass
    @darklordofkickingass8 жыл бұрын

    I wish you did a video on Chomsky! Addressing not only his political views but also his contribution to linguistics. I'd actually love if you guys had chapters on linguistics. I found some theories to be allegorical to philosophies and perspectives on life. We have more than Wittgenstein!

  • @coweatsman
    @coweatsman8 жыл бұрын

    I have sometimes thought that the English Civil War was completed in the American War of Independence in the ideas of politics.

  • @markstocks1748

    @markstocks1748

    8 жыл бұрын

    As an English man I have to regrettably agree.

  • @munstrumridcully

    @munstrumridcully

    7 жыл бұрын

    Paul Llama It wasn't just the fact of taxation, repeatedly the Colonies asked for representation in Parliament, and were denied. The excessive taxation _without_ representation was the prime motivating factor. That and the forced quartering of Red Coats was the last straw.

  • @Arielle.likes.stuff.
    @Arielle.likes.stuff.6 жыл бұрын

    His voice is amazing!!

  • @TheAssez
    @TheAssez2 жыл бұрын

    *Thank you.* 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

  • @laurine4456
    @laurine44567 жыл бұрын

    So sad to be french bc this channel looks perfect for school and my homeworks :(

  • @desertsand8778

    @desertsand8778

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don't they know English?

  • @laurine4456

    @laurine4456

    7 жыл бұрын

    Desert Sand yes we all learn English at school but I don't understand all the words, it would be better in french haha but any way I learn english and history in the same time! (sorry if there are some mistakes)

  • @desertsand8778

    @desertsand8778

    7 жыл бұрын

    Laurine yt Ah that makes sense I took french for 3 years but I would obviously understand a lecture better in English than French.

  • @laurine4456

    @laurine4456

    7 жыл бұрын

    Desert Sand oh ok cool! I though French is very difficult than English...(to learn)

  • @desertsand8778

    @desertsand8778

    7 жыл бұрын

    Laurine yt Yeah French is a harder than english but French isn't so bad once you get the conjugations right

  • @billbecker5357
    @billbecker53578 жыл бұрын

    Love this. Helped lead me in a new direction while writing a book on indoctrinating students.

  • @minastirith997

    @minastirith997

    9 ай бұрын

    any updates on the book? Id like to check it out given the circumstances of education nowadays

  • @nathanf1162
    @nathanf11627 жыл бұрын

    Yeah always manage to explain a figure or subject in a highly interesting way, keep up the great work

  • @trevorroberts8075
    @trevorroberts8075 Жыл бұрын

    Using these videos as great introductions to different concepts within Enlightenment philosophy for further study/investigation. Thanks

  • @oblati
    @oblati8 жыл бұрын

    Could you do an episode on being second best (or anything less than first)? I find that media today has so much hype over being "the very best", but there is often no sympathy to those who came in second. The phrase second is the first loser is proof of that, as well as the commercial for the Pokemon tournament. There are many other examples like Karate Kid and many other films.

  • @gtabigfan34
    @gtabigfan348 жыл бұрын

    Sun Tzu The Art of War.

  • @gtabigfan34

    @gtabigfan34

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** Indeed, a great book it is :)

  • @Barry4B
    @Barry4B4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks TSOF for keeping Locke in the public mind

  • @kautukraj
    @kautukraj3 жыл бұрын

    Deserves a thumbs-up!

  • @rafaelfonseca1542
    @rafaelfonseca15428 жыл бұрын

    That's the content I subscribed for! You guys should stick with philosophy, politics and history.

  • @DavidSilva-ro8no
    @DavidSilva-ro8no5 жыл бұрын

    Grande pensador John Locke! Difícil é ser citado nas oratorias brasileira.

  • @kaka_cake
    @kaka_cake Жыл бұрын

    this was a great video! thanks!! i liked it a lot, John Locke seems like a nice guy.

  • @ramanagoudanaganur7466
    @ramanagoudanaganur74665 жыл бұрын

    The best channel on political science/ philosophy...... Keep up the good work guys . If u have time please post videos on Indian political thinkers also . Once again Great work guys.

  • @z4k4z
    @z4k4z8 жыл бұрын

    Bear arms... Nice one!

  • @j_thom

    @j_thom

    8 жыл бұрын

    +z4k paws-n-claws baby!

  • @gooner_duke2756

    @gooner_duke2756

    4 жыл бұрын

    well, you may not know this, but the right to bear arms was actually a part of the English bill of rights of/from 1689. Its just within the last 50 years or so that more strict gun laws were implemented into the UK. Were do you think the people (of British descent) in the 13 colony's got [some of] their ideas from... it's important to remember that certain rights (bill of rights, laws, common law, etc) that the people in england/Britain enjoyed were not extended to those of the 13 colony's. That WAS extremely unfair and an understatement. The people of the 13 colony's knew this and of course was the biggest reason for revolution, blah blah rest is history. Locke had a big influence on Thomas Jefferson, in particular.

  • @Nygaard2
    @Nygaard28 жыл бұрын

    So many wise words, yet some terrible conclusions as well. Very good episode.

  • @Carltoncurtis1

    @Carltoncurtis1

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Magnus Nygaard like what?

  • @Nygaard2

    @Nygaard2

    8 жыл бұрын

    Like the idea that "a state of nature" would be peaceful, here Hobbes is much closer. No "primitive" societies (about as close to "a state of nature we can observe) have ever been particularly peaceful or existing in a pleasant state. Or the idea that languages, art and music are not useful for children's education. Creativity and innovation doesn't stem from thinking in a straight line. Or for that matter the over-emphasis on early childhood as a foundation for our personality, as if our personality doesn't constantly evolve, and can change at any age, not just early childhood. In general I'm very much in favor of many of Locke's ideas, but as with any revolutionary ideas, they often become a little too sharp around the edges... life is evolution, not revolution.

  • @justastranger873

    @justastranger873

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Magnus Nygaard it depends on how you define what a peaceful/pleasant state it's subjective to perspective.

  • @LibertyWatcherPublications

    @LibertyWatcherPublications

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Magnus Nygaard No primitive society ever lived without a ruler. As far as humankind is concerned, there has always been a ruler of a pack, who as it turned out, got the first bite of the hunt. No such ruler waits for their turn to power. They see vulnerability, and then take their opportunity. Locke's argument is about the OVERWHELMING majority of human population in history, who have want to be left alone. The peaceful live and die, while the loud and violent get their name in history.

  • @sjw101thepoliticalgamer8

    @sjw101thepoliticalgamer8

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Magnus Nygaard Hello Magnus, I believe we have crossed paths before. I saw your comment here just after I left my own and will repeat it here, because I believe you'd like to see it: "It is because of him (Locke) that we believe that governments should not tyrannise their subjects, that we try so hard to give our children good childhoods" Its a shame he didn't think this applied to Slaves, Native Americans and the children of the poorhouses - none of whose individual (liberal) rights he supported. He even argued that beggars be forced to wear badges to identify them on the streets, not unlike how the Nazis would later identify the Jews. Locke may have done a lot of good, but this myopic, saccharine sweet viewpoint doesn't describe anybody who has studied him. And it doesn't do any justice in educating your audience either. I'm disappointed."

  • @MontaigneLaBoetie
    @MontaigneLaBoetie18 күн бұрын

    What a wonderful and beautifully done video. Thanks a lot

  • @touseef2shake
    @touseef2shake4 жыл бұрын

    Great video👍👍 there shd b separate videos on each of the books mentioned, , explaining them thoroughly. I believe you are competent for doing it.