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Philosopher of liberty · 1632–1704

John Locke Political views on the 12 axes

Taught that people have natural rights to life, liberty and property, and that government rests on the consent of the governed.

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Where John Locke stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Representation
Democratic85%15%Autocratic

Direct Democracy

Power
Security25%75%Freedom

Liberal

Diplomacy
Internationalist55%45%Nationalist

Non-Interventionist

Military
Militarist40%60%Pacifist

Neutral

Economy
Equality35%65%Markets

Economic Liberal

Control
Planned25%75%Laissez-Faire

Markets

Religion
Secular40%60%Religious

Moderate

Culture
Progressive60%40%Traditional

Moderate

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