Philosopher

John Locke

The father of classical liberalism, Locke grounded the natural rights to life, liberty, and property and government limited by consent and the separation of powers, inspiring the modern liberal revolutions.

1632–1704

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Profile across the 12 axes

How John Locke positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Balanced

Federal 51%

Unitary 49%

Representation

Strong - Democracy

Democracy 76%

Autocracy 24%

Power

Leaning - Liberty

Security 30%

Liberty 70%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism

Assimilation 41%

Multiculturalism 59%

Diplomacy

Balanced

Militarist 45%

Pacifist 55%

Intervention

Balanced

Non-interventionist 55%

Nationalist 45%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 31%

Private 69%

Control

Leaning - Free market

Planning 31%

Free market 69%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism

Protectionism 43%

Globalism 58%

Religion

Leaning - Religious

Irreligious 43%

Religious 58%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist

Progressive 43%

Traditionalist 58%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 53%

Biology 48%

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John Locke

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