The Enduring Influence of John Locke on American Liberty

The Eric Metaxas Show

Metaxas Media

Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 17 July 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Joe Loconte discusses how John Locke’s ideas on natural rights—life, liberty, and property—and government by consent deeply influenced the American Revolution. He connects Locke’s philosophy to earlier thinkers like Cicero and highlights the religious and moral foundations of these concepts. Loconte also shares his work on American history and related documentary projects, emphasizing the enduring legacy of these ideas.

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