Works - Softcover

John Locke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 046160213X ISBN 13: 9780461602135

Publisher: HardPress, 1721

Synopsis

“Works” by John Locke is a late 17th?century exchange between Locke and the Bishop of Worcester, written as a detailed reply to criticisms of his Essay Concerning Human Understanding. The debate, taking place around 1698–1699, centers on metaphysics, epistemology, and Christianity, and defends Locke’s empiricist program while reaffirming faith and revelation. Locke argues that certainty comes from the coherence of ideas and the relation of perception to knowledge, rather than innate ideas or universal assent. He considers whether substances can be known by ideas alone, discusses the possibility of God endowing matter with thought, and defends the use of terms such as Spirit, idea, and substance. The exchange challenges overreliance on human authorities and seeks to distinguish natural reason from revealed truth, suggesting that Scripture remains credible even when natural proofs are inconclusive. The overall aim is to defend empirical knowledge and religious faith against critics who tie divine truths too tightly to human concepts.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 1721
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 046160213X
• ISBN 13: 9780461602135
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 640