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John Locke's Letter Concerning Toleration (1689) is one of the most widely-read texts in the political theory of toleration, and a key text for the liberal tradition. However, Locke also defended toleration more extensively in three subsequent Letters, which he wrote in response... Read Full Overview

Ever since humankind raised its head toward the heavens in search of universal understanding and spiritual fulfillment, wars, pogroms, persecution, prejudice, and contempt have been the means of resolving the many and varied disagreements that have arisen over matters religious.In... Read Full Overview

la Carta sobre la Tolerancia de J. Locke propugn la separaci n entre la Iglesia y el Estado y la aceptaci n de todo tipo de opini n religiosa que no atentara contra los principios fundamentales de la sociedad constituida, dos principios que contin an teniendo plena vigencia... Read Full Overview

Locke argued that religious belief ought to be compatible with reason, that no king, prince or magistrate rules legitimately without the consent of the people, and that government has no right to impose religious beliefs or styles of worship on the public. Locke's defense of... Read Full Overview

A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke was originally published in 1689. Its initial publication was in Latin, though it was immediately translated into other languages. Locke's work appeared amidst a fear that Catholicism might be taking over England, and responds to the... Read Full Overview

John Locke's Letter Concerning Toleration (1689) is one of the most widely-read texts in the political theory of toleration, and a key text for the liberal tradition. However, Locke also defended toleration more extensively in three subsequent Letters, which he wrote in response... Read Full Overview

A Letter Concerning Toleration is a philosophical work written by John Locke, a prominent English philosopher, in 1689. The book is a response to the ongoing religious conflicts and persecution in Europe during the 17th century. In this book, Locke argues that the government... Read Full Overview

A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke and translated by William Popple. A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke was originally published in 1689. Its initial publication was in Latin, though it was immediately translated into other languages. Locke's work appeared... Read Full Overview

"A Letter Concerning Toleration" from John Locke. English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers (1632-1704).

Toleration is a classic English philosophy essay by John Locke. A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke was originally published in 1689. Its initial publication was in Latin, though it was immediately translated into other languages. Locke's work appeared amidst a fear... Read Full Overview

A Letter Concerning Toleration is a book written by the English philosopher John Locke in 1689. The book is a response to the ongoing religious conflicts in Europe during the 17th century, particularly in England. In the book, Locke argues for the separation of church and state... Read Full Overview