An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

Author: John Locke

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Description: An Essay Concerning Human Understanding by John Locke explores the origins of human knowledge and the limits of human comprehension. This foundational text in empiricism argues against innate ideas and emphasizes experience as the source of knowledge, making it crucial for understanding British Idealism's philosophical roots.

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