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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Licence: Public Domain Mark

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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    tianity not Mysterious ’—Stillingfleet’s attack on Locke—his ‘ Letter ’ and first and second ‘ Replies ’ to Stillingfleet, and Stillingfleet’s ‘Answers'—other attacks on Locke . . . 404—439 The fourth edition of the ‘ Essay concerning Human Understanding ; ’ and the French and Latin versions of it—Locke's final corrections and additions ...... 439—442 * The Conduct of the Understanding ’ . . . . 443—449 CHAPTER XV. Last Yeaks [1696—1704]. Locke’s miscellaneous occupations and correspondence between 1696 and 1700—his cousin, Peter King—Rebecca Collier, the quaker preacher —letters to Esther Masham—failing health and serious illness in 1698—Molyneux’s political troubles—his visit to London and death —correspondence with Limborch and Thoynard—a letter on reading and study—a plan for reforming the calendar . . 450—478 Retirement at Oates—illness in 1700 and the following winter—a new year’s letter to Thoynard—Locke’s interest in political affairs—advice to Peter King—Limborch’s son—occupations at Oates—controversy with Limborch—biblical studies—an essay and commentaries on Paul’s epistles ...... 479—601 William the Third’s last parliament and the war of the Spanish succession —medical advice to Limborch—Benjamin Furly and his son Arent—- the Earl of Peterborough’s visit to Oates—a last letter to Edward Clark—acquaintance with Anthony Collins and correspondence with him—a fourth ‘ Letter on Toleration ’ . . . 501—624 Review of Locke’s work and character—his achievements in philosophy and other studies—his services in practical affairs—his temper and bearing among his friends—the grace and versatility of his disposi- tion—his humour—his charity—his hot temper—his trustworthiness —his personal habits—his reading and mode of study . . 524—640