Book detail: The Works of John Locke: Letters to the Right Rev. Edward lord bishop of Worcester, concerning Mr. Locke's Essay of human understanding. Mr. Locke's reply. Answer to Remarks upon an Essay concerning human understanding. Mr. Locke's reply is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
As part of the collected works of John Locke, this book presents a series of letters and replies exchanged with the Right Reverend Edward, Lord Bishop of Worcester. The writings serve as a detailed defense by Locke against theological and philosophical critiques of his foundational text, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. The correspondence addresses core epistemological disagreements, providing deeper insight into Locke's empirical approach, his thoughts on the nature of substance, personal identity, and the limits of human knowledge. The text includes the initial letters, subsequent replies, and thorough answers to specific remarks made against his original essay.
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