[New Entry by Jonathan Craig Walmsley on October 14, 2024.]
While Locke is remembered for his numerous contributions to a wide range of fields – philosophy, political theory, economics, religious exegesis, education and psychology – and while he took on numerous roles in his career – academic, diplomat, secretary, tutor, advisor and civil servant – it is easy to forget that he was a trained and qualified professional. Locke spent a good part of his career – at least a decade – studying, training, writing, apprenticing and eventually practicing as a physician. He worked…

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