John Locke

LOCKE, JOHN, 1632 to 1704

John Locke

English philosopher and physician.

Books
6
Editions tracked
7
First editions
1
Nationality
Kingdom of England
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First editions, year by year

  1. 1952The Second Treatise of GovernmentLiberal Arts Press
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What order should I read John Locke's books in?

In publication order they begin with A Letter Concerning Toleration (1689), then Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1689) and Two Treatises of Government (1689). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was John Locke's first book?

The earliest book we list is A Letter Concerning Toleration, first published in 1689.

When was John Locke born?

John Locke was born in 1632 and died in 1704.

How many John Locke books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by John Locke across 7 editions, 1 of them first edition.

How do I know if my John Locke book is a first edition?

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