You guys explained it better in less than 10 minutes than my teacher did in a month of classes. Good job
@bryanv3340 Жыл бұрын
in your point of view teachers suck WOW
@wave_mds8 жыл бұрын
So interesting that Locke and Hobbes both witnessed the execution of Charles I, ultimately coming to sometimes very different conclusions because of it. One of my favorite series, please keep up the great work!
@stephenwalters8006 Жыл бұрын
No he did not
@dxsaqibdy7 ай бұрын
Bro i was thinking the same 🤪
@gottod689525 күн бұрын
This channel explicitly said that Thomas Hobbs had a first hand account, probably Locke too had it too.
@Anthony-wk9sb6 жыл бұрын
"Life, liberty and Property" My all time favourite quote.
@trolltoll21594 жыл бұрын
Ron Swanson
@eliegbert81213 жыл бұрын
"life, order, and reverence" is one of mine
@bicheiroparadoxo48943 жыл бұрын
Life, Liberty and Solidarity
@MsColl903 жыл бұрын
Mmmm... Locke included slaves in his definition of property, so maybe, fuck that guy!
@j.a41963 жыл бұрын
@@MsColl90 You are holding him accountable by the standards of today, you shouldn't do that. It's one of the biggest mistakes we could do when we are learning history. I recommend you to read some of the Locke's work, and you won't say 'fuck that guy'.
@olegmarian5 жыл бұрын
His idea of education was better than our actual education. And that over 300 years ago, wow :O
@OrsinoNation4 жыл бұрын
No music? No poetry? You actually think that's better?
@axsenpai89144 жыл бұрын
@@OrsinoNation i do believe school should prepare you to the world and not teach you actual skills. those skills should be obtained by practicing and maybe going to college
@loveyourself.88704 жыл бұрын
Schools evolving... Just backwards.
@benjisisler4 жыл бұрын
well I disagree with his idea that music and poetry aren't important because they very much are. But generally his idea on education I think he is correct.
@erike354 жыл бұрын
You think so? I'd say music and poetry are extremely valuable assets. There are those (and many) who don't find the time or even get the chance to indulge in the making of music outside of school due to their living situation - should they not to be allowed to learn?
@arete78848 жыл бұрын
Psychology,neuroscience and philosophy should mandatory in highschools, we are left ignorant of most important things in life by our education system.
@GregTheOverlander6 жыл бұрын
I took both psychology and philosophy in highschool. It's not the system.
@robinsss6 жыл бұрын
in public high school ?.......was it mandatory?
@GregTheOverlander6 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a public high-school. No it was not mandatory. However, education is a choice either way. No one is forced to go to school, and especially not high-school. By that time, we all have the individual choice to drop out after a certain period of time. Whether a course is "Mandatory," or not isn't why a kid loses his interest in education. Education is already beautiful. If someone decides for themselves to believe otherwise, it's their own fault. Any excuse otherwise, like blaming the institution, blaming parents, blaming past failures, well, that's just the efforts of the individual to try to make up for his perceived mistakes in life. In my opinion, that person shouldn't be so hard on themselves. Education isn't the most important thing in the world.
@robinsss6 жыл бұрын
it is mandatory for teens to attend school for the first two years of high school.............in most schools what are the students taught about the socio-political context of the world they are about to enter after graduation?............in the four years of high school what job skill do most students learn?
@GregTheOverlander6 жыл бұрын
Well, if those kids drop out only after two years, whatever they learned, probably won't have any use in the world after graduation. If they do go beyond the two years, and actually WANT to learn, then, I'm sure, that it doesn't matter what they are taught about that unless, they choose to have a career that revolves around it. Also, you are required to take a political course in college. So, going to college, might help people out
@zipodipo79236 жыл бұрын
The guy was obviously ahead of his time. It's amazing he wasn't Locked-up lol.
@yasiralghamdi85394 жыл бұрын
Not really for a man working in slave-trade.
@martinahernandez90534 жыл бұрын
😂 Good one!
@yasiralghamdi85394 жыл бұрын
@Ryan Fox I didn't read you whole comment, but I am not totally against slavery, but to not understand me wrong I am against racism... It is a good to punch people better than whole life prison ... Just deal with them as human
@MahoneyBadger4 жыл бұрын
Only on KZbin can a pun get out of hand so fast.
@bigfoot9844 жыл бұрын
Ha
@Foxymoreon8 жыл бұрын
John Locke is one of the most inspirational people when it comes down to human philosophy, in my opinion. Thank you for making this.
@stonezone96898 жыл бұрын
John Locke has done so much for us, it's weird to think one man's thoughts could change the course of history for the entirety of Western civilization.
@luisvalentin50393 жыл бұрын
I still can remember learning about Locke when I was in middle school and now many years later, he remains one of my favorite philosophers.
@mathuang954 жыл бұрын
John Locke Fun Fact: Locke was going to become a doctor, till he met Earl of Shaftsburry (very political figure). What to do about differing religious views? Toleration - People CAN'T (lacking of ability) determine which is a true religious standpoint. - Even if you could, no one can make (by violence) you genuinely believe something. - Religious uniformity leads to more social chaos, than allowing diversity, Who should rule the country? -God gives that authority. - The rule must make people comfortable in society - The ruler has to respect everyone's freedom and property. Beyond that the people have the right to overthrow their rulers. How should we educate our children? - People's views are shaped by their experiences, as they are blank slates when they are born. Therefore, educate them right, and early. - They should be taught practical things such as ethics, business, psychology, science, etc. Important definition: State of nature, when we have all rights before joining society. (as we consent to give up some rights to live in society)
@feartheghus4 жыл бұрын
Forced religious uniformity creates a horrid environment for society, but if it comes about naturally it’s as good or bad as the religion that dominates is.
@muerenpormi4 жыл бұрын
nah u jus blessed i got hw on this
@evan-pt1oi3 жыл бұрын
Let’s goo I just got hw for this vid and I saved me
@DiogenesOfDelaware2 жыл бұрын
@@feartheghus yes exactly, this is where Locke fails his own words on toleration. "Because you can't be compelled belief thru violence"....
@chhitijshabhujel5 ай бұрын
Who should rule the country? The authority gets the consent to rule from the people. Their duty is to protect the natural rights of the people, that is, the right to life, liberty and property.
@lisadalia8 жыл бұрын
One of my most favourite philosophers in class. So grateful for him.
@x-man94736 жыл бұрын
So he used to be a philosopher and then he became paralyzed, got lost on an island, and became a nature boy. Wow, this man had a crazy life.
@sabercat21785 жыл бұрын
Never knew how awesome Locke's beliefs were. Definitely one of my favorite philosophers now
@MONSTERKILL20132 жыл бұрын
If you have a my little pony profile picture, then keep that opinion to yourself. I don't want to look bad
@sunlightswift2 жыл бұрын
@@MONSTERKILL2013 I agree with Saber Cat
@John_Smith134 Жыл бұрын
@@MONSTERKILL2013I'm John Locke and I support this message.
@domjfp2 ай бұрын
@@John_Smith134 get the pints in
@John_Smith1342 ай бұрын
@@domjfp What?
@willianpablo30718 жыл бұрын
Great man. Locke is basicaly the father of the american constitution. A man that should be remembered for everyone that values the freedom of the individuals.
@liamcox73985 жыл бұрын
Willian Pablo lol
@dorottagati68835 жыл бұрын
freedom of individuals and state are oxymorons xddd
@strongfp5 жыл бұрын
Adam Smith, Lincoln, and Marx had more to do with the final versions of the American constitution. Locke was just someone who had ideas that resonated throughout the constitution.
@goblinisac57595 жыл бұрын
@@strongfp Did you just say Karl Marx? If so, are you joking?
@strongfp5 жыл бұрын
@@goblinisac5759 nope. The moral philosophy behind marxs work has lead to many advancements in workers rights, workers conditions, and keeping capitalism in check.
@HeroicConcepts8 жыл бұрын
As a superhero in training, I fully endorse the hopping bear graphic holding a pile of rifles.
@fabianboykin45858 жыл бұрын
+Heroic Concepts the hopping graphics in an odd way keep me from clicking off the video.
@RedAngelPonderings8 жыл бұрын
+Heroic Concepts Do you fully endorse John Locke's political theory and educational philosophy as a Superhero in training?
@Cantbuyathrill8 жыл бұрын
This is now, officially, definitely, and FOREVERLY, my favorite channel.
@Sumdude0016 жыл бұрын
not on my life
@vas18988 жыл бұрын
Since when did the channel blow up so quickly!!! I remember seeing 125k, congratulations on gaining such a large audience 👏🏽👏🏽
@vas18988 жыл бұрын
Can't wait until you do a video about the your own philosophy, if u want to, I'm just saying🌚
@greentree31328 жыл бұрын
are secular and tolerant same?
@frank55208 жыл бұрын
+vasilis fatta One of the top 10 channels on youtube. Love the visuals!
@vas18988 жыл бұрын
Frank a million percent agree with you there on that one
@danielfreeley52178 жыл бұрын
+vasilis fatta hipster alert
@pajamachess11228 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your voice more than the subjects you discuss
@rolfheimann11028 жыл бұрын
as always.. thank you. every time i learn i now at the age of 38.. find my self more accepting of infomation. and enjoy the fact that there have been so meany wise humans before me. history is truly the new sat-nav of the mind. ta rolfo
@BlueonGoldZ8 жыл бұрын
I wanted to downsize this and listen to it while I work but the Monty Python-esque style animation captivated me.
@pajamachess11228 жыл бұрын
Haha, same
@OMIMreacts8 жыл бұрын
they should do a podcast!
@ragtunes1237 жыл бұрын
Like being in school and it was AV day! Woopee!
@BlueonGoldZ7 жыл бұрын
Dick Gamble Heh, I remember that.
@cyork12888 жыл бұрын
Locke has been one of my faves for over 50 years and now thanks to TSOL i have been rejuvenated .
@alexanderwhite81474 жыл бұрын
Weird, I saw this searching for an early TSOL performance, and also weird this is like a lecture of things tied to a detailed organization, of which is personified as the resentful parent that was the cause of childish rebellion exhibited to the garbage I listen to called Punk Rock, which I think is just Rock. Nevermind.
@Xpistos5105 жыл бұрын
John Locke is probably my favorite philosopher.
@full_regalia86498 жыл бұрын
Hands down best educational channel on KZbin!
@henryviii2677 жыл бұрын
study at "Schools Of Life" i see what ya did there mate
@Saurabhandsonu19947 жыл бұрын
lol
@spicememe87027 жыл бұрын
Nice pepe btw
@henryviii2677 жыл бұрын
Canadian Cannabis thx
@almilligan73178 жыл бұрын
As L.W. was want to say 'Wonderful, Wonderful, Simply Wonderful.' Thank you. I will use this in my section on Political Philosophy. It sums up so much in so little time.
@tankweeb94258 жыл бұрын
Dear John Locke, Thank you for reminding us of our right to Life, Liberty, and Property for these rights are given to all once conceived, and are God's gift to us all. Love from The Voluntaryist Alliance
@jedidude94618 жыл бұрын
You do not need to have a god in order to have rights. They are rights given to us by ethical thought and decisions, not the invisible man.
@tankweeb94258 жыл бұрын
Da Jaumster Yes but that 'invisible man' punishes those who break the NAP.
@tankweeb94258 жыл бұрын
***** I would call it Anarcho-Lockeanism, combining the religious values of Unitarian Christianity and Anarchism, to create a perfect society.
@tankweeb94258 жыл бұрын
***** I was trolling, I knew that would scare you off, and it worked.
@Asa-bh7zi8 жыл бұрын
+The Lockean Libertarian The Lockean Libertarian, aye? I like it. Don't let these fools keep you back.
@BobDaPumpkin7 жыл бұрын
God Bless John Locke. his writings were the foundation of the ideas of the founding fathers. We should make a day if not a month dedicated to him.
@charlesismail5629Ай бұрын
He also had a large part in the North American slave trade, prolly not the best idea to praise him as some deity
@Pacov4127 жыл бұрын
I have this for my exam in a week, I'm watching all your videos on political theory and it's much more interesting than reading it for 5th time. Thanks a bunch!
@sudevsen8 жыл бұрын
please do a episode on the art of war and Bertrand russell
@NicoAssaf8 жыл бұрын
+Sudev Sen I second this.
@CRPNW7 жыл бұрын
Russell for the win!
@christianescudero34967 жыл бұрын
John Locke... the man... the legend...
@marumakoto6 жыл бұрын
This is the best reference video on Locke. Thank you so much for this comprehensive yet so-easy-to-grasp video. More power!
@Frankcharmeen2 жыл бұрын
We are very vulnerable to the ideas that people place in our minds
@Conn30Mtenor4 жыл бұрын
Music is hardly a useless thing to learn in school. The parts of the brain that are stimulated and grown by studying music are related to mathematics and other important things.
@AliciaNyblade4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I got to this corner of KZbin, but you made me fall in love with John Locke in less than ten minutes. Well done. What a brilliant man, clearly far ahead of his time. Thanks for introducing me to a historical figure I hadn't heard of before.
@JeshiSama3 жыл бұрын
Man this guy was amazing, responsible for a lot of my thoughts and the way I think.
@AWSOMEPOSSUM16 Жыл бұрын
Man I wish we focused more on what Locke thought was important study subjects in our schools.
@Rustman807 жыл бұрын
Its interesting... and fitting... that much of this video features Henry VIII. Much of modern political philosophy, arguably, could be traced (indirectly... ish) to Henry VIII. As mentioned, much of political philosophy at the time was centered around the divine right of kings. Political power was derived from, and dependent on, God. A person ruled because God allowed it. Then Henry VIII came along. As the song goes, Henry VIII had a lot of wives, but, for the purposes of this story, the only one that actually matters is his first wife, Catherine of Aaragon. Henry wanted an heir. Catherine did not produce one, so in Henry's 30s he decided to look for a new spouse. At the time, England was Catholic, so he requested from the Pope permission to annul his marriage. Divorce and annulment were not seen as valid by Catholic religious law, so it was denied. Long story, short... Henry essentially came to the conclusion that the Pope was not the King; HE was the King and, if the Pope wasn't going to approve it, then Henry was going to make his own church where it was allowed. End of the day, in 1534, Henry VIII created the Church of England (Anglican) separate from the Church of Rome, and they mutually excommunicated each other. All so he could divorce his wife. The ramifications of that action, however, were huge... especially in political philosophy. The thought went, if the power of the King was at the pleasure of God... and the king just rejected God... and nothing happened... then what does that mean? Obviously, the rational answer is that power doesn't derive from God. So, if it doesn't derive from God, then where does political power come from? That act, along with various revolutions at the time, caused an renaissance in political philosophy in the late 16th and early 17th century that examined the sources of power and rights, and lead to the development of schools of thought like Hobbes's, Locke's, and Rousseau's Social Contract Theories. It's fascinating stuff.
@fragilemasculinity57037 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed reading your comment. Fascinating indeed my good man. Thank you.
@krishshah39742 жыл бұрын
amazing analysis!
@yasminTheMachine2 жыл бұрын
this comment went so hard 🤓
@BrennanWayneLuther Жыл бұрын
Love it. I'm just now getting into it. Can't believe I've been interested in philosphy and history for over 10 years since highschool and all while not grasping the enlightenment. It was the transitioning period that brought europe out of the dark ages. It set the stage for the modern world.
@youxkio6 ай бұрын
It is always good to come back to these videos. They help clarify my mind and bring it back to the basics of knowledge.
@jacobjohnson15048 жыл бұрын
I love how everyone here is considering Locke a Socialist/Communist yet he would today be considered a Right-Wing Libertarian.
@MihaiRUdeRO8 жыл бұрын
He's just a classical liberal... Sad how "liberalism" today has become more about forcing progressivism and wealth distribution
@illusiveman95127 жыл бұрын
I'm a Progressive Classical Liberal Centrist and I see your point.
@FarmersAreCool6 жыл бұрын
Property rights don't seem very communistic.
@sulIy6 жыл бұрын
He definitely would not hold many mainstream Libertarian beliefs regarding education and parental rights
@vidyanandbapat80326 жыл бұрын
How can Locke be called a communist or socialist which are necessarily totalitarian whereas Locke had advocated for minimalist government?
@omgaflyingmonkey2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lost character.
@anastasiiadrozd12237 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Your videos help me to study political science. In Ukraine where I study International law there aren't many books that can explain political theories as simply, as thoroughly and fun as you guys do!
@Ct314-k1x Жыл бұрын
Political science is very interesting!
@DonColonel8 жыл бұрын
Amazing video guys, helped me a lot with my studying thank you
My favorite part of Locke's Letter Concerning Toleration is when he says all religious views should be tolerated...except atheism
@chrisgibson52673 жыл бұрын
My favourite badge from the 1980s was, " DEATH TO ALL FANATICS ".:
@icsm_17enthusiast387 ай бұрын
Pls summarize in the next 1 and a half hours. Need it for history class. Thxx ❤❤
@icsm_17enthusiast387 ай бұрын
It‘s very urgent
@Bizorke8 жыл бұрын
"Don't tell me what I can't do!" - John Loche
@juliarosie80523 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It helped me a lot to understand Locke’s thoughts. :) I’m using this video for my final exam from social sciences so this is lifesaving. He was a really cool guy though.
@pinkjohn38848 жыл бұрын
what a fantastic short rendition of Lock. I, like most people new the name of Lock and probably heard high brow philosophy make reference to Lock. I neverstood what the man was about, until I tripped over this. The readers voice is so easy to listen to. thank you for making this available. Top man
@takonismom6016 жыл бұрын
Proud to say this is my cousin! I have always referenced him in my studies and it is wonderful to find that we are related.
@trevorzerby92102 жыл бұрын
congrats bro
@SantandoMartinez8 жыл бұрын
Thank you a billion times! I wish if you can make one about David Hume. great work thank you so so much!
@billybobbobbobbilly8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for accurately stating the reason for the second amendment.
@scania19825 жыл бұрын
Some armament is better than nothing when fending off a dictator.
@andrewcollingridge94295 жыл бұрын
Scania1982 would still result in failure, and until then the basic armament kills society not protects it
@celso1x5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Collingridge Tell that to my uncle.He killed 2 cops by himself.If we all did this we would be able to kill all cops and army fascists.
@tolerantindividual11265 жыл бұрын
Andrew Collingridge well that escalated quickly... Does responsible gun ownership trigger your cognitive dissonance?
@connorbyers18724 жыл бұрын
@@andrewcollingridge9429 If we limit our freedom by the maxim of that which does not harm it, government will turn paternalistic very fast and the gradual decay of liberty will be exacerbated. We seem to have forgotten that freedom and liberty do not come to us as a given. There are prices every generation pays for them, and so long as we recognize true liberty as being the universal superior element, we will continue to make such sacrifices. The words of Franklin make my case for me: "He who is willing to give up his freedom to purchase a temporary security deserves neither freedom nor security."
@chillhopdrumz18623 жыл бұрын
Im 30 and just on a whim decided to read Of Enthusiasm. Ive never read more clear and sound explications of mathematical philosophy(axiomatic logic as the foundation for pure mathematics) and ethics ive ever read. It made me cry.
@MustafaKulle8 жыл бұрын
For some reason I thought of George Orwell. He needs a video of his own.
@levinb18 жыл бұрын
+Mustafa Kulle But, would one argue that Orwell is in the category of philosopher? Personally, I see Orwell as a really astute social/political commentator and novelist. Like a John Steinbeck type of thinker or writer. My ideas are based off of these pieces I have read from Orwell: 1984, Animal Farm, Road to Wigan Pier, Down and Out in Paris and London, Essays "Shooting an Elephant," "Charles Dickens," "Politics and the English Language," and "Why I Write".
@danielfreeley52178 жыл бұрын
+B. Levin so you haven't read much!
@WeAreEnglishCubers8 жыл бұрын
+B. Levin Well I remember seeing a video on Leo Tolstoy, so why not Orwell?
@danielfreeley52178 жыл бұрын
orwell is over? what an odd statement..I dont think any great writer can ever truly be "over"
@WeAreEnglishCubers8 жыл бұрын
Hereticalable I don't think we should discard Orwell as a relic of the past. Firstly, books like Animal Farm are a good reminder of Stalinism and should be taken as a cautionary tale, regardless of how likely it is in the future. Humanity is just too good at forgetting its own mistakes.Secondly, one could argue that we are living the reality of 1984, in a way, today, where political correctness has invaded logical discourse and our words and opinions are constantly policed. You are right that we are on the cusp of the realities of Brave New World, but that in no way discredits Orwell's commentary.
@coweatsman8 жыл бұрын
I have sometimes thought that the English Civil War was completed in the American War of Independence in the ideas of politics.
@markstocks17488 жыл бұрын
As an English man I have to regrettably agree.
@munstrumridcully7 жыл бұрын
Paul Llama It wasn't just the fact of taxation, repeatedly the Colonies asked for representation in Parliament, and were denied. The excessive taxation _without_ representation was the prime motivating factor. That and the forced quartering of Red Coats was the last straw.
@angeloambrosio99517 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, John Locke was the most important person to ever live. And also the person I most admire.
@flamingoxe59843 жыл бұрын
Even Napoleon did more
@DapaChrons4 жыл бұрын
Latin, Greek and poetry should be more mainstream imo, that's how I was brought up though sadly with not enough exposure
@Davidow17 жыл бұрын
Probably the best summary video on Locke posted on youtube! Thanks so much! :D
@fredschwarz33345 жыл бұрын
Great video.....that "Right to Bear Arms" graphic has me literally "laughing out loud."
@jimijamflimiflam63238 жыл бұрын
0.0 I can get all of the works of John Locke mentioned in this video, plus "The Fundamental Constitutions Of Carolina" for about $1.00 on Kindle. 7 works of one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers for $1.00. I guess I'll be enjoying some interesting reading on my plane ride.
@shivanshparihar55866 жыл бұрын
What a great teacher you are! Thnx 😍😍
@stevene61818 жыл бұрын
I love John Locke, it's so beautiful that our constitution is so heavenly based on his works. it's what allows america to be amazing.
@marinasotelo16254 жыл бұрын
Steven E did you change your mind 4 years later
@BrokeMahWallet3 жыл бұрын
@@marinasotelo1625 Hahahaha I see what you did there.
@mojav3_3 жыл бұрын
his ideology is great in some ways but also greatly mislead. Its self contradictory in nature in many ways. Don't idealize philosophers. You can benefit most from studying philosophy by taking a skeptical viewpoint and learning to identify the good aspects and flaws within philosophy. No philosophy is without flaws. Including locke's.
@taylorroarkpayton4 күн бұрын
It’s amazing how correct he was about everything.
@thomash52398 жыл бұрын
Please School of Life, I am begging: Make a video on Edmund Burke and the issue of social leveling. It is the only backing I have found towards elitist ideals that strikes me as logical and I am fascinated by it. Thumps up my comment please!
@daytonasixty-eight13547 жыл бұрын
How do you think the philosophy of John Locke and Edmund Burke can be applied to Doug Wilson and his inability to build a cup winning team? Personally, I think DW is not that great of a GM and Nabokhov deserved better treatment.
@dreamdiction5 жыл бұрын
@dieform fuckdemocracy
@narismailbox5 ай бұрын
It’s because of him that the west has learned of religious tolerance but not acceptance. India for centuries has known this and thrived on tolerance and acceptance!
@cardona77746 жыл бұрын
Es quizás mi filósofo favorito, es un crack. Había leído unas cuantas páginas, pero me encontré una un léxico demasiado elevado para mi jejeje. Por cierto claramente entiendo y veo las bases de la Psicología especialmente la educacional.
@ninadesalvo7706 жыл бұрын
I love these videos and use them as review for my classes. One note: your closed captions end abruptly at around the 5 minute mark. It'd be nice to have them for the whole video :)
@1redrider1008 жыл бұрын
Actually it was clearly a typo. The Second Amendment clearly says "The Right to Bear Rams"
@movement2contact8 жыл бұрын
k
@SadyhVonSchattig8 жыл бұрын
k
@mathewhill55568 жыл бұрын
+Alex Xavier Steel - D REALLY!!??? I thought is was the right to "bare arms". Like we didn't have to wear sleeves.
@SadyhVonSchattig8 жыл бұрын
mathew hill indeed, they were against sleevery
@svvv9778 жыл бұрын
The police werent happy when I cut of a bear's arms. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS
@Cletusrodney Жыл бұрын
thank you so much i learnt much from the video. I am also using this video to complete my assignment as a political science student. And also extending my appreciation to the guy who uploaded it.
@gtabigfan348 жыл бұрын
Sun Tzu The Art of War.
@gtabigfan348 жыл бұрын
***** Indeed, a great book it is :)
@ShakilChaudhary2 жыл бұрын
Locke was a great philosopher. I greatly admire his views on religious toleration.
@oblati8 жыл бұрын
Could you do an episode on being second best (or anything less than first)? I find that media today has so much hype over being "the very best", but there is often no sympathy to those who came in second. The phrase second is the first loser is proof of that, as well as the commercial for the Pokemon tournament. There are many other examples like Karate Kid and many other films.
@AbsurdDuellist8 жыл бұрын
I can't stop thinking of the Locke from the to show Lost
@Nygaard28 жыл бұрын
So many wise words, yet some terrible conclusions as well. Very good episode.
@Carltoncurtis18 жыл бұрын
+Magnus Nygaard like what?
@Nygaard28 жыл бұрын
Like the idea that "a state of nature" would be peaceful, here Hobbes is much closer. No "primitive" societies (about as close to "a state of nature we can observe) have ever been particularly peaceful or existing in a pleasant state. Or the idea that languages, art and music are not useful for children's education. Creativity and innovation doesn't stem from thinking in a straight line. Or for that matter the over-emphasis on early childhood as a foundation for our personality, as if our personality doesn't constantly evolve, and can change at any age, not just early childhood. In general I'm very much in favor of many of Locke's ideas, but as with any revolutionary ideas, they often become a little too sharp around the edges... life is evolution, not revolution.
@justastranger8738 жыл бұрын
+Magnus Nygaard it depends on how you define what a peaceful/pleasant state it's subjective to perspective.
@LibertyWatcherPublications8 жыл бұрын
+Magnus Nygaard No primitive society ever lived without a ruler. As far as humankind is concerned, there has always been a ruler of a pack, who as it turned out, got the first bite of the hunt. No such ruler waits for their turn to power. They see vulnerability, and then take their opportunity. Locke's argument is about the OVERWHELMING majority of human population in history, who have want to be left alone. The peaceful live and die, while the loud and violent get their name in history.
@sjw101thepoliticalgamer88 жыл бұрын
+Magnus Nygaard Hello Magnus, I believe we have crossed paths before. I saw your comment here just after I left my own and will repeat it here, because I believe you'd like to see it: "It is because of him (Locke) that we believe that governments should not tyrannise their subjects, that we try so hard to give our children good childhoods" Its a shame he didn't think this applied to Slaves, Native Americans and the children of the poorhouses - none of whose individual (liberal) rights he supported. He even argued that beggars be forced to wear badges to identify them on the streets, not unlike how the Nazis would later identify the Jews. Locke may have done a lot of good, but this myopic, saccharine sweet viewpoint doesn't describe anybody who has studied him. And it doesn't do any justice in educating your audience either. I'm disappointed."
@haroonhussein97704 жыл бұрын
Locke was ahead of his time. What a brilliant thinker and so very relevant.
@samuelpalomera93908 жыл бұрын
Lockes religious tolerance act is not so tolerant as you describe it. There was a prohibition of Catholicism and many other Christian branches because they were considered faithful to a foreign king ( the Pope ) and not the King of England.
@kokofan508 жыл бұрын
+Samuel Palomera He was tolerant or their religious views but not their divided loyalties, and he had good reason to feel that way. When the Church of England broke away from the Catholic Church, the pope helped support an invasion to other throw the king. Also, there were papal states that the Catholic Church governed directly.
@lewisbedford93278 жыл бұрын
+Samuel Palomera I think the video is heavily Whig. I was going to say something about his influence on how we conceive gov. but let it slide.
@Johanny1538 жыл бұрын
Charles the second secretly became catholic.
@Chameleon16166 жыл бұрын
There was an exemption for Catholics due to there loyalties to Rome, and for Atheist as they had no foundation for there promises. At the time it was meant to be a practical and utilitarian approach to persecution.
@charlesdavis70875 жыл бұрын
Bravo... Locke. Thanks for being.
@natetheforrest7 жыл бұрын
i just want to say thank you to my 7th grade teacher for making me fall in love with locke and the enlightenment
@ivho33202 жыл бұрын
11th grade now
@emiliasundberg34545 жыл бұрын
Thank God you exist!! You just saved my filosofy essey. Thankyou. This is amazing
@billbecker53578 жыл бұрын
Love this. Helped lead me in a new direction while writing a book on indoctrinating students.
@gondolin12 Жыл бұрын
any updates on the book? Id like to check it out given the circumstances of education nowadays
@MattieCooper100005 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rafaelfonseca15428 жыл бұрын
That's the content I subscribed for! You guys should stick with philosophy, politics and history.
@thomasnelson61207 жыл бұрын
what an intelligent man!
@onyxianz81328 жыл бұрын
Everything was fine until he spoke of how music and poetry are 'useless' and science, ethics, business and psychology being 'useful'. What is 'useful' or 'useless' is completely subjective. I believe no one has the right to say to another what he should educate himself on, what he should spend his time on. I had science classes, and I forgot almost everything about it, and I have found no use out of it. I can safely say that what has mould my open-mindedness and my view on the world is art. Videogames, music, movies, litterature, poetry and philosophy were the things that brought me to be a more empathetic person for I have travel in many persons's minds or lives (fictional persons or not). People that don't have the same ideas as I have, the same things that I love, the same values, the same sense of morality, Art as brought me to understand them and to take their sides. And I do not say that science is useless, I say that science is no use for me, because it's not what interests me the most, I prefer other things than science. My point is: we should educate ourselves on the things that we love, we should not educate ourselves on the things that another loves. I believe that by realizing the things that we love and embrace them, and exploit them, and decant them, we can reach many many other great things, for example: through videogames, I discovered a passion for music at the age of 6, through videogames, I discovered a passion for litterature for I had realized that I loved stories, through litterature, I discovered a passion for poetry, philosophy and, thanks to philosophy, i'm starting to be very fond of politics. What is of use is what we love, and, so, the latter will determine the school of life, that is: the school that pushes us to decant the things that makes us enjoy life, that makes us even more eager to pursue it.
@nelsonelnene7 жыл бұрын
perhaps it would have been that side education that Locke talked about that would have helped you understand that humans are not infallible. you watched the entire video where the author explains how this man changed the course of our history, and you chose to focus your attention on the last negative piece of the video. Take this as a self evident truth: NO one is perfect. , but it was Locke that gave us the idea of unalienable rights ( life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness ) and thus you, me, and everybody else is entitled to their own opinions...
@onyxianz81327 жыл бұрын
I admit that my comment lacks objectivity and merely adresses one of the many ideas described, and because of that, it would be easy to think that I haven't paid equal attention to his other ideas, but that's not the case and that's no reason to say that I think everyone is infallible or perfect. I never, because of that one idea on education, considered the rest of Locke's ideas as trash, you just put those words in my mouth. And yes, no one is perfect, and, yes, everyone have their own opinions, but is it a reason to do or say nothing? No, obviously. I am sorry if I am somewhat rude to you but I fail to see the point of your comment and I have never done, in spite of what my comment makes you think, the things you've said.
@TheRudyred8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for this video!
@be29574 жыл бұрын
Imagine having to watch this because your professor can’t figure out canvas
@lalaball_4 жыл бұрын
Haha
@Arielle.likes.stuff.7 жыл бұрын
His voice is amazing!!
@DavidSilva-ro8no5 жыл бұрын
Grande pensador John Locke! Difícil é ser citado nas oratorias brasileira.
@kautukraj3 жыл бұрын
Deserves a thumbs-up!
@logictruth18 жыл бұрын
nice self promotion at the end there XD
@vaibhavgupta208 жыл бұрын
+John Smith whatever pays the bills.
@Ctulhu9118 жыл бұрын
+John Smith but it's their video after all.
@johnshilling22214 жыл бұрын
Yeah, though his narrative was fairly well done, he exposed his left-wing Marxist idiocy when he presented a picture of President Trump when discussing the overthrow of tyrants. Like all leftists, they believe they are smarter than everyone else. The Dunning-Kruger effect. "Why stupid people think they are smart."
@biggus66338 жыл бұрын
I love John Locke!
@laurine44568 жыл бұрын
So sad to be french bc this channel looks perfect for school and my homeworks :(
@desertsand87787 жыл бұрын
Don't they know English?
@laurine44567 жыл бұрын
Desert Sand yes we all learn English at school but I don't understand all the words, it would be better in french haha but any way I learn english and history in the same time! (sorry if there are some mistakes)
@desertsand87787 жыл бұрын
Laurine yt Ah that makes sense I took french for 3 years but I would obviously understand a lecture better in English than French.
@laurine44567 жыл бұрын
Desert Sand oh ok cool! I though French is very difficult than English...(to learn)
@desertsand87787 жыл бұрын
Laurine yt Yeah French is a harder than english but French isn't so bad once you get the conjugations right
@Barry4B4 жыл бұрын
Thanks TSOF for keeping Locke in the public mind
@stevenhawking60968 жыл бұрын
You should do one on Ayn Rand. Great work, keep it up!
@sugarpeas458 жыл бұрын
+Steven Hawking I personally loathe the brand of objectivism tied to Ayn Rand, but her writing is very interesting. It is very selfish and indifferent to others
@stevenhawking60968 жыл бұрын
snap peas Selfishness is a virtue. What inclines a man to give away what is his, if not society's greed? The ultimate man is he who takes what's his and never forgets that it is.
@sugarpeas458 жыл бұрын
Steven Hawking Virtuous value of a trait is subjective. Selfishness is only as much as a virtue as selflessness. Selfishness is a virtue because you assign value to it. In the words of Arthur Schopenhauer, compassion is the basis of morality. A man can give away his because of society's greed, but he can also give away his out of compassion and altruism. You have no objective way of deciding who the "ultimate" man is, or what he may be like. The idea of the ultimate man being one "who takes what's his and never forgets that it is" is just as delusional as thinking that there is a heaven or hell. You only conjure up and stick to that philosophy because it makes you subjectively feel superior. It is simply a philosophy that justifies your hedonistic inclinations, parasitism, and predation. It is ego masturbation and nothing more.
@stevenhawking60968 жыл бұрын
snap peas Your misunderstanding of Objectivism is why you are contemptuous of it. "He can also give away his out of compassion and altruism," this is in direct pursuit of his own happiness. If it does not make a man happier to help others, he would not do it. The man sees suffering and attempts to help, because he is only human. If the man were presented with a situation in which his own well being were in danger and he knew that that was the case, he would only go against his direct self-interest if he knew or thought it were in-directly in his self-interest, for example, two army buddies are waiting behind cover and a grenade lands at their feet. One of the men lays on the grenade and screams, "run!" and takes the blast and his own life in the process. He would only do this if he were at the very least acquainted with the other man. He would not jump on a grenade for a man he dislikes or is indifferent to. He's not actually thinking of the other man, only his selfish opinion of the man. Another reason this man might want to jump on the grenade is that he wishes to heighten the worlds acknowledgement of himself, even if he doesn't get to reap the benefits of his story. The moral of this story is that nobody does anything without some type of selfishness, regardless of intent, and that if they used reason and thought of themselves before others, no one would have to worry of other's well being. That's not to say we cannot have friends (whose purpose is mutual benefit, ie: happiness for happiness, supply for money, money for the transportation of supply etc.) and worry about them when they are sick, hurt etc. but to always work for yourself and only others whom truly benefit you, and that if one has the ability to act in his self-interest and doesn't, he doesn't deserve anyone's help in the first place. One who takes what's his and never forgets that it is is the ultimate man because all he does is produce; everything he does for himself ultimately benefits society the same - he sells what he produces and gives people what they want, for what he wants. I need to go to sleep. If you have any questions I would be proud to help convince you of Objectivism. Also, next time don't use something like "hedonistic inclinations" against a man who realizes that happiness is the ultimate end in and of itself. Joy is not sin; it is the opposite. Also, how dare you call me parasitic and predatory, that is the exact opposite of Objectivist ideology.
@sugarpeas458 жыл бұрын
Steven Hawking I live in Los Angeles. I have walked through Skid Row. I have seen the excess of the Downtown shopping centers. I once spoke with a homeless man and his autistic child about his struggle in finding a shelter that respected his child. In short, I have a bias. As long as these things exist, I can never, and will never, accept Objectivism as the pinnacle of philosophy. I only see it as one piece of the human story at best. It is the same problem I have with a meritocracy. It simply fails to acknowledge the hostility of probability. You accused society as greedy in taking what is rightfully someone else's. That to me seems like a conflation between need and greed. Men like Emile Durkheim realized that capitalism brings about its own set of problems, with suicide being the tip of the iceberg of psychological stress. Men like Theodor Adorno noticed that capitalism prefers to keep us consuming. The problem with objectivism in my not-so-humble opinion is that there is conflation between happiness and comfort. I will be happy running 10 miles in the rain, but I will be comfortable doing the opposite, sitting on the couch with some tea and cookies. Call me a pessimist, but I don't think that people as a whole, left to their own devices, have the capacity to cope with the indifference of the universe and stop naturally-occurring psychopathy from taking the reigns of society
@ioar54814 жыл бұрын
One of the finest and superior brains of all times.
@Dantick098 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@kaka_cake Жыл бұрын
this was a great video! thanks!! i liked it a lot, John Locke seems like a nice guy.
@zacball79897 жыл бұрын
4:00 that cut out of Trump's hair though.
@flamingomango95717 жыл бұрын
Omg THANK YOU! You just saved my life with this!
@ValBlanc198 жыл бұрын
Lol 'the screams from the crowd were heard in the library' they didn't even close school that day !