Quote of the Day — John Locke
August 26, 2025
I have no reason to suppose that he who would take away my liberty would not, when he had me in his power, take away everything else. — John Locke
1632–1704
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1632–1704
John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher whose political and epistemological theories profoundly shaped Enlightenment thought and American political philosophy. His Two Treatises of Government advanced the theory of natural rights and social contract, arguing that legitimate government derives power from the consent of the governed. These principles directly influenced the American Declaration of Independence and constitutional theory. Locke’s Essay Concerning Human Understanding established empiricism as a foundational epistemological position, arguing that knowledge derives from sensory experience rather than innate ideas. His Letter Concerning Toleration advanced arguments for religious liberty and the separation of church and state. Locke’s comprehensive intellectual…
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John Locke’s warning about the nature of those who seize power anchored the August 26, 2025 broadcast as Kim Monson connected Enlightenment philosophy to Colorado’s legislative session tax increases and the erosion of private property rights.
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