Volume 2

Life of John Locke / by H. R. Fox Bourne.

  • Bourne, H. R. Fox (Henry Richard Fox), 1837-1909.
Date:
1876
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Credit: Life of John Locke / by H. R. Fox Bourne. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    ‘ The Reasonableness of Christianity as delivered in the Scriptures ’— Locke’s view of a reasonable Christianity—Adam’s fall; death and “original sin;” the redemption by Christ ; the nature of Christ’s mission ; Christian ethics—opposition to Locke’s treatise—his first ‘ Vindication ’ . . - . . . 281—293 Miscellaneous occupations and correspondence between 1693 and 1696— visits to London—the Bank of England—Laudabridis—correspond- ence with Molyneux and others—a letter about freemasonry . 293—308 CHAPTER XIII. In the Service of the State [1695—1700]. Locke’s connection with public affairs while at Oates—share in abolishing the censorship of the press—political changes—‘ Old England’s Legal Constitution ’—share in the reform of the currency and the new coinage—‘Further Considerations concerning Raising the Value of Money ’—the re-coinage bill and its issue—tracts and correspondence on the subject ...... 309—343 Occupations as commissioner of appeals .... 344—346 The commission of trade and plantations—Locke’s appointment as a member of it—his share in its duties—his proposed resignation—his efforts and proposals to encourage the linen manufacture in Ireland —other work—his scheme for reform of the poor laws—his resigna- tion ....... 346—394 An offer of fresh employment and its issue—political changes—‘A Letter,’ in satirical verse, on Somers’s dismissal from the lord chan- cellorship ...... 394—403 CHAPTER XIV. Controversy : Later Writings [1696—1700]. Locke’s share in the trinitarian controversy--Bury’s ‘ Naked Gospel’ and the Unitarian tracts—Edwards’s attacks on Locke and his ‘ Second Vindication of the Reasonableness of Christianity ’—Toland’s ‘ Chris-