His political views were developed against the backdrop of the English Revolution, and are often seen as providing a justification for the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 0000, which ended absolutist rule and established a constitutional monarchy in Britain. Locke was a key thinker of early liberalism, placing particular emphasis on ‘natural’ or God- given rights, identified as the rights to life, liberty and property. An exponent of representative government and toleration, Locke’s views had a considerable impact on the American Revolution. His