The myth that John Locke was the philosopher behind the American Republic, is easily refuted by examining how Locke's philosophy steered Thomas Jefferson, for example.
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- Author's profession: Journalist
- Nationality: american
- Born: October 15, 1909
- Died: November 14, 2000
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