In writing the chapters on Locke's Life, I have derived much information from the biographies of Lord King and Mr. Fox Bourne, especially from the latter, which contains a large amount of most interesting documents never before printed. In a work like the present, where numerous foot-notes would be out of place, I am obliged to content myself with this general acknowledgment. I may add that I have also referred to several other authorities, both printed and in manuscript; and, in some cases, I believe that my account will be found more precise than that given in the larger biographies.
[CONTENTS.]
| [CHAPTER I]. | |
| PAGE | |
| Locke's Boyhood.—His early Life in Oxford | 1 |
| [CHAPTER II]. | |
| Medical Studies.—Public Employments.—Connexion with Shaftesbury | 12 |
| [CHAPTER III]. | |
| Residence in France.—Further Relations with Shaftesbury.—Expulsion from Christ Church. | 28 |
| [CHAPTER IV]. | |
| Residence in Holland.—The Revolution.—Return to England.—Publication of the "Essay" and other works | 44 |
| [CHAPTER V]. | |
| Life at Oates.—Friendships.—Further Publications | 62 |
| [CHAPTER VI]. | |
| Political Affairs.—Public Occupations.—Relations with the King | 82 |
| [CHAPTER VII]. | |
| Controversy with Stillingfleet.—Other Literary Occupations.—Domestic Life.—Peter King.—Latter Years.—Death | 102 |
| [CHAPTER VIII]. | |
| Essay on Human Understanding | 127 |
| [CHAPTER IX]. | |
| Locke's Opinions on Religion and Morals, and his Theological Writings | 152 |
| [CHAPTER X]. | |
| The Thoughts on Education and the Conduct of the Understanding | 168 |
| [CHAPTER XI]. | |
| Works on Government, Trade, and Finance | 179 |
| [CHAPTER XII]. | |
| Locke's Influence on Thought | 194 |