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
Portrait: John Locke
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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

Leaning - Federal
Federal 70%
Unitary 30%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 79%
Autocracy 21%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 29%
Liberty 71%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 40%
Multiculturalism 60%

Diplomacy

Balanced
Militarist 44%
Pacifist 56%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 59%
Nationalist 41%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 30%
Private 70%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 30%
Free market 70%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 38%
Globalism 63%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 45%
Religious 55%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 38%
Traditionalist 63%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 51%
Biology 49%

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