POLITICAL THEORY - John Locke

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  • 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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  • @lisamazzotti2581
    @lisamazzotti2581 3 роки тому +184

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

    • @bryanv3340
      @bryanv3340 Рік тому +1

      in your point of view teachers suck WOW

  • @Anthony-wk9sb
    @Anthony-wk9sb 6 років тому +721

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

    • @trolltoll2159
      @trolltoll2159 4 роки тому +22

      Ron Swanson

    • @eliegbert8121
      @eliegbert8121 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @bicheiroparadoxo4894
      @bicheiroparadoxo4894 3 роки тому +15

      Life, Liberty and Solidarity

    • @MsColl90
      @MsColl90 3 роки тому +8

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

    • @j.a4196
      @j.a4196 3 роки тому +38

      @@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'.

  • @griefreceipts
    @griefreceipts 7 років тому +280

    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!

  • @olegmarian
    @olegmarian 5 років тому +1040

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

    • @OrsinoNation
      @OrsinoNation 3 роки тому +31

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

    • @axsenpai8914
      @axsenpai8914 3 роки тому +50

      @@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 роки тому +12

      Schools evolving...
      Just backwards.

    • @benjisisler2579
      @benjisisler2579 3 роки тому +29

      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 роки тому +19

      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?

  • @arete7884
    @arete7884 8 років тому +2939

    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 років тому +76

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

    • @robinsss
      @robinsss 6 років тому +17

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

    • @GregTheOverlander
      @GregTheOverlander 6 років тому +85

      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 років тому +13

      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 років тому +5

      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

  • @zipodipo7923
    @zipodipo7923 5 років тому +2006

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

    • @yasiralghamdi8539
      @yasiralghamdi8539 3 роки тому +19

      Not really for a man working in slave-trade.

    • @martinahernandez9053
      @martinahernandez9053 3 роки тому +4

      😂 Good one!

    • @ryanfox2599
      @ryanfox2599 3 роки тому +45

      @@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 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому +9

      Only on UA-cam can a pun get out of hand so fast.

  • @stonezone9689
    @stonezone9689 8 років тому +36

    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.

  • @x-man9473
    @x-man9473 5 років тому +41

    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.

  • @mathuang95
    @mathuang95 3 роки тому +128

    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 роки тому +2

      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 роки тому +3

      nah u jus blessed i got hw on this

    • @evan-pt1oi
      @evan-pt1oi 3 роки тому

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

    • @DiogenesOfDelaware
      @DiogenesOfDelaware 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @chhitijshabhujel
      @chhitijshabhujel Місяць тому

      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.

  • @willianpablo3071
    @willianpablo3071 8 років тому +900

    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 років тому +10

      Willian Pablo lol

    • @dorottagati6883
      @dorottagati6883 5 років тому +13

      freedom of individuals and state are oxymorons xddd

    • @strongfp
      @strongfp 4 роки тому +10

      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 роки тому +60

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

    • @strongfp
      @strongfp 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @Foxymoreon
    @Foxymoreon 8 років тому +93

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

  • @luisvalentin5039
    @luisvalentin5039 3 роки тому +22

    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.

  • @lisadalia
    @lisadalia 8 років тому +19

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

  • @sabercat2178
    @sabercat2178 4 роки тому +79

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

    • @MONSTERKILL2013
      @MONSTERKILL2013 2 роки тому +5

      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 роки тому

      @@MONSTERKILL2013 I agree with Saber Cat

    • @John_Smith134
      @John_Smith134 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @marumakoto
    @marumakoto 6 років тому +3

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

  • @pinkjohn3884
    @pinkjohn3884 8 років тому

    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

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    @vas1898 8 років тому +87

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    • @vas1898
      @vas1898 8 років тому +3

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    • @greentree3132
      @greentree3132 8 років тому

      are secular and tolerant same?

    • @frank5520
      @frank5520 8 років тому +1

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    • @vas1898
      @vas1898 8 років тому +2

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      @danielfreeley5217 8 років тому +2

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  • @HeroicConcepts
    @HeroicConcepts 8 років тому +140

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

    • @fabianboykin4585
      @fabianboykin4585 8 років тому +1

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

    • @RedAngelPonderings
      @RedAngelPonderings 8 років тому +1

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

  • @almilligan7317
    @almilligan7317 8 років тому +3

    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.

  • @Cantbuyathrill
    @Cantbuyathrill 7 років тому +38

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

  • @pajamachess1122
    @pajamachess1122 8 років тому +15

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

  • @rolfheimann1102
    @rolfheimann1102 8 років тому +14

    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

  • @AliciaNyblade
    @AliciaNyblade 4 роки тому +2

    I don't know how I got to this corner of UA-cam, 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.

  • @henryviii267
    @henryviii267 7 років тому +452

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

  • @full_regalia8649
    @full_regalia8649 8 років тому +5

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  • @Pacov412
    @Pacov412 7 років тому +6

    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
    @Davidow1 6 років тому

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

  • @BrownistKidUKnow
    @BrownistKidUKnow 7 років тому +5

    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.

  • @cyork1288
    @cyork1288 8 років тому +8

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

    • @alexanderwhite8147
      @alexanderwhite8147 4 роки тому

      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.

  • @Xpistos510
    @Xpistos510 4 роки тому +13

    John Locke is probably my favorite philosopher.

  • @BlueonGoldZ
    @BlueonGoldZ 8 років тому +85

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

    • @pajamachess1122
      @pajamachess1122 8 років тому +4

      Haha, same

    • @OMIMreacts
      @OMIMreacts 7 років тому +2

      they should do a podcast!

    • @ragtunes123
      @ragtunes123 7 років тому +2

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

    • @BlueonGoldZ
      @BlueonGoldZ 7 років тому

      Dick Gamble Heh, I remember that.

  • @JeshiSama
    @JeshiSama 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @juliarosie8052
    @juliarosie8052 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @DonColonel
    @DonColonel 8 років тому +6

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

  • @ninadesalvo770
    @ninadesalvo770 6 років тому +2

    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 :)

  • @youxkio
    @youxkio 2 місяці тому

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

  • @kill4fun123
    @kill4fun123 8 років тому +9

    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.

  • @christianescudero3496
    @christianescudero3496 6 років тому +59

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

  • @SantandoMartinez
    @SantandoMartinez 8 років тому +2

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

  • @adrianfaz9068
    @adrianfaz9068 6 років тому

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

  • @anastasiiadrozd1223
    @anastasiiadrozd1223 6 років тому +3

    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 Рік тому +1

      Political science is very interesting!

  • @sudevsen
    @sudevsen 8 років тому +124

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

    • @NicoAssaf
      @NicoAssaf 8 років тому

      +Sudev Sen I second this.

    • @CRPNW
      @CRPNW 7 років тому +4

      Russell for the win!

  • @trinityflow
    @trinityflow 4 роки тому

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

  • @emiliasundberg3454
    @emiliasundberg3454 5 років тому

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

  • @Conn30Mtenor
    @Conn30Mtenor 3 роки тому +22

    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.

  • @jacobjohnson1504
    @jacobjohnson1504 8 років тому +786

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

    • @MihaiRUdeRO
      @MihaiRUdeRO 8 років тому +273

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

    • @illusiveman9512
      @illusiveman9512 7 років тому +24

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

    • @FarmersAreCool
      @FarmersAreCool 5 років тому +89

      Property rights don't seem very communistic.

    • @sulIy
      @sulIy 5 років тому +33

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

    • @vidyanandbapat8032
      @vidyanandbapat8032 5 років тому +66

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

  • @chillhopdrumz1862
    @chillhopdrumz1862 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @Frankcharmeen
    @Frankcharmeen 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @fredschwarz3334
    @fredschwarz3334 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @Dantick09
    @Dantick09 8 років тому +4

    Well done!

  • @LittleDreamer1412
    @LittleDreamer1412 7 років тому

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

  • @andrewgibbs6668
    @andrewgibbs6668 8 років тому +1

    Keep up the great work. Brilliant and informative channel

  • @whosafraidoferiknrding4470
    @whosafraidoferiknrding4470 8 років тому +3

    Great channel! I'm really enjoying the content!

  • @takonismom601
    @takonismom601 6 років тому +4

    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.

  • @flamingomango9571
    @flamingomango9571 6 років тому +1

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

  • @shivanshparihar5586
    @shivanshparihar5586 5 років тому +1

    What a great teacher you are! Thnx 😍😍

  • @cardona7774
    @cardona7774 5 років тому +5

    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.

  • @MustafaKulle
    @MustafaKulle 8 років тому +60

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

    • @levinb1
      @levinb1 8 років тому +4

      +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 років тому

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

    • @WeAreEnglishCubers
      @WeAreEnglishCubers 8 років тому +1

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

    • @danielfreeley5217
      @danielfreeley5217 8 років тому +2

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

    • @WeAreEnglishCubers
      @WeAreEnglishCubers 8 років тому +1

      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.

  • @user-uw8gg3bd7j
    @user-uw8gg3bd7j Рік тому

    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.

  • @TheMegaTheseus
    @TheMegaTheseus 8 років тому

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

  • @tankweeb9425
    @tankweeb9425 8 років тому +83

    Dear John Locke,
    Thank you for reminding us of our right to Life, Liberty, and Property for these rights are given to all once conceived, and are God's gift to us all.
    Love from The Voluntaryist Alliance

    • @jedidude9461
      @jedidude9461 8 років тому +10

      You do not need to have a god in order to have rights. They are rights given to us by ethical thought and decisions, not the invisible man.

    • @tankweeb9425
      @tankweeb9425 8 років тому +1

      Da Jaumster Yes but that 'invisible man' punishes those who break the NAP.

    • @tankweeb9425
      @tankweeb9425 8 років тому

      *****
      I would call it Anarcho-Lockeanism, combining the religious values of Unitarian Christianity and Anarchism, to create a perfect society.

    • @tankweeb9425
      @tankweeb9425 8 років тому +1

      ***** I was trolling, I knew that would scare you off, and it worked.

    • @Asa-bh7zi
      @Asa-bh7zi 7 років тому

      +The Lockean Libertarian The Lockean Libertarian, aye? I like it. Don't let these fools keep you back.

  • @billybobbobbobbilly
    @billybobbobbobbilly 8 років тому +191

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

    • @scania1982
      @scania1982 5 років тому +8

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

    • @andrewcollingridge9429
      @andrewcollingridge9429 5 років тому +2

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

    • @celso1x
      @celso1x 5 років тому +5

      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 4 роки тому +15

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

    • @connorbyers1872
      @connorbyers1872 4 роки тому +11

      @@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."

  • @92Heiden
    @92Heiden 7 років тому

    Impressing! Continue the channel we support you.

  • @MolecularArts
    @MolecularArts 2 роки тому

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

  • @jimijamflimiflam6323
    @jimijamflimiflam6323 8 років тому +13

    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.

  • @Bizorke
    @Bizorke 8 років тому +8

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

  • @brianspencer4220
    @brianspencer4220 8 років тому

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

  • @toshbel
    @toshbel 4 роки тому

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

  • @pierrehurley
    @pierrehurley 8 років тому +148

    Ya but when does he get to the island

    • @miaowmiaowchowface
      @miaowmiaowchowface 8 років тому +5

      +zsasz smith was thinking this the whole time

    • @pierrehurley
      @pierrehurley 8 років тому +2

      haha right on

    • @AMx187
      @AMx187 8 років тому +2

      +miaowmiaowchowface lol me too

  • @Rustman80
    @Rustman80 7 років тому +31

    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 років тому +1

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

    • @krishshah3974
      @krishshah3974 2 роки тому

      amazing analysis!

    • @yasminTheMachine
      @yasminTheMachine Рік тому

      this comment went so hard 🤓

    • @BrennanWayneLuther
      @BrennanWayneLuther 11 місяців тому

      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.

  • @anzatzi
    @anzatzi 7 років тому

    understated, detailed and informing. great job

  • @eliaszeray7981
    @eliaszeray7981 4 роки тому

    Thank u. I appreciate sharing your knowledge.

  • @darklordofkickingass
    @darklordofkickingass 8 років тому +18

    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!

  • @angeloambrosio9951
    @angeloambrosio9951 7 років тому +3

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

  • @trevorroberts8075
    @trevorroberts8075 Рік тому

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

  • @icsm_17enthusiast38
    @icsm_17enthusiast38 3 місяці тому +1

    Pls summarize in the next 1 and a half hours. Need it for history class. Thxx ❤❤

  • @coweatsman
    @coweatsman 8 років тому +18

    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 років тому +3

      As an English man I have to regrettably agree.

    • @munstrumridcully
      @munstrumridcully 7 років тому +3

      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.

  • @DapaChrons
    @DapaChrons 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @touseef2shake
    @touseef2shake 4 роки тому

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

  • @GingiviticCinemaMaya
    @GingiviticCinemaMaya 7 років тому +1

    God, I love these animations you make!

  • @barkerxz
    @barkerxz 7 років тому +3

    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 роки тому

      11th grade now

  • @tchristian04
    @tchristian04 4 роки тому +32

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

    • @chrisgibson5267
      @chrisgibson5267 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @randomuser864
    @randomuser864 2 роки тому

    You should definitely do a video on Montesquieu for your political theory playlist. Keep up the good work !

  • @nathanf1162
    @nathanf1162 7 років тому

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

  • @thomash5239
    @thomash5239 8 років тому +150

    Please School of Life, I am begging:
    Make a video on Edmund Burke and the issue of social leveling. It is the only backing I have found towards elitist ideals that strikes me as logical and I am fascinated by it.
    Thumps up my comment please!

    • @daytonasixty-eight1354
      @daytonasixty-eight1354 6 років тому +1

      How do you think the philosophy of John Locke and Edmund Burke can be applied to Doug Wilson and his inability to build a cup winning team? Personally, I think DW is not that great of a GM and Nabokhov deserved better treatment.

    • @dreamdiction
      @dreamdiction 4 роки тому

      @dieform fuckdemocracy

  • @oblati
    @oblati 8 років тому +4

    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.

  • @TheRudyred
    @TheRudyred 8 років тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you for this video!

  • @Arielle.likes.stuff.
    @Arielle.likes.stuff. 6 років тому

    His voice is amazing!!

  • @stevene6181
    @stevene6181 8 років тому +20

    I love John Locke, it's so beautiful that our constitution is so heavenly based on his works. it's what allows america to be amazing.

    • @marinasotelo1625
      @marinasotelo1625 3 роки тому +3

      Steven E did you change your mind 4 years later

    • @BrokeMahWallet
      @BrokeMahWallet 3 роки тому

      @@marinasotelo1625 Hahahaha I see what you did there.

    • @mojav3_
      @mojav3_ 3 роки тому +7

      his ideology is great in some ways but also greatly mislead. Its self contradictory in nature in many ways. Don't idealize philosophers. You can benefit most from studying philosophy by taking a skeptical viewpoint and learning to identify the good aspects and flaws within philosophy. No philosophy is without flaws. Including locke's.

  • @rafaelfonseca1542
    @rafaelfonseca1542 8 років тому +19

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

  • @haroonhussein9770
    @haroonhussein9770 4 роки тому

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

  • @ramanagoudanaganur7466
    @ramanagoudanaganur7466 5 років тому

    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.

  • @DavidSilva-ro8no
    @DavidSilva-ro8no 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @1redrider100
    @1redrider100 8 років тому +302

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

    • @movement2contact
      @movement2contact 8 років тому +3

      k

    • @SadyhVonSchattig
      @SadyhVonSchattig 8 років тому +4

      k

    • @mathewhill5556
      @mathewhill5556 8 років тому +40

      +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 років тому +86

      mathew hill indeed, they were against sleevery

    • @svvv977
      @svvv977 8 років тому +22

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

  • @Wearenotwell
    @Wearenotwell 7 років тому

    Thanks so much for this going to buy his books.

  • @giselleb6375
    @giselleb6375 8 років тому

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

  • @billbecker5357
    @billbecker5357 8 років тому +9

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

    • @minastirith997
      @minastirith997 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @gtabigfan34
    @gtabigfan34 8 років тому +72

    Sun Tzu The Art of War.

    • @gtabigfan34
      @gtabigfan34 8 років тому

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

  • @TheAssez
    @TheAssez 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kiarou7116
    @kiarou7116 8 років тому +2

    You should do a video on Lyssander Spooner, he would be a good compliment to this video as the American version of John Locke