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“In the beginning, all the world was America.”

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John Locke (August 29, 1632 - October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher, political theorist, and physician, considered one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment. His ideas have had a profound impact on political philosophy, ethics, and epistemology. more

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