Continuum Companion to Locke

John Locke (1632-1704) was a leading seventeenth-century philosopher and widely considered to be the first of the British Empiricists. One of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers his major works and central ideas have had a significant impact on the development of key areas in political philosophy and epistemology. <br/><br/>This comprehensive and accessible guide to Locke's life and work includes more than 90 specially commissioned entries written by a team of leading experts covering every aspect of Locke's thought. The <em>Companion</em> presents details of Locke's life historical and philosophical context a comprehensive overview of the all the key themes and topics apparent in his work and a thorough account of his reception and enduring influence. This is an essential reference tool for anyone working in the fields of Locke Studies and Seventeenth-Century Philosophy