JOHN LOCKE: AN EDUCATIONIST OF ALL TIMES

ABSTRACT

John lock was a British philosopher, medical doctor, economist, political theorist, psychologist and biblical exegete who made impressive contributions in many areas of enquiry. In 1693, after writing extensively on the topics such as human understanding, government, economics and toleration, he published his influential book Some Thoughts Concerning Education. The book followed and established tradition of British instrumental books for parents seeking guidance on child rearing. These books were not philosophical treatises, and it is important to understand that Locke’s book was not means to be a systematic philosophical work. In fact, it is based on a series of letters to his friend, Edward Clarke, who sought advice from Locke regarding his son’s education (despite the fact that Locke was a bachelor with no children). To be sure, it has observations that are quite systematic.

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