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The name “John Locke” is one that may ring a bell, not only for its significance in 17th century politics but also in psychology. Born in Somerset, England in 1632, Locke received his education at the University of Oxford and later expanded his sphere of influence in philosophy. (Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia, 2004) Now known as the founder of Empiricism, he was inspired by the empiricist theories of Francis Bacon and provided