I really enjoyed reading about John Locke. Obviously, being known as the "Father of the Enlightenment Period" he really contributed to a lot of the philosophical thinkers. I enjoyed reading about his philosophy because he looks at knowledge in a new light.
"Locke's philosophy, which follows Bacon and the experimental scientists, searches for truth in the physical world and attempts to understand knowledge as a psychological phenomenon. This perspective stands opposed to the traditional doctrines of received truth, innate ideas, and the presumption that direct knowledge is available through revelation or perception."
I believe that Locke's philosophy says a lot about the depth Locke's thoughts. "We have direct knowledge only of our own ideas," which is absolutely true. Its basically the same idea that we can only control what we do and not what others do around us. By understanding this knowledge Locke does unleashes a new set of ideas and thoughts which end up make a very effective presence later in twentieth century.
His theory on Reflection was also very interesting. "Reflection is the act of relating our ideas to one another, forming mental associations, and examining the mental processes which we are aware: thinking, doubting, believing, and so on. These operations of the faculty of understanding are the source of all our knowledge. " And although, this thought has always been used, Locke finally recognizes outside of the motion of thought. I really like that Locke uses words and languages in his arguments and theories.
Even though his reading was shorter than the others, he challenged my thinking more than past rhetoricians have.
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