Question

Discuss the social effects of Locke’s and Newton’s ideas. ​

Answer 1

John Locke was the defender of moderate liberty and toleration. Isaac Newton invented calculus and studied physics with astronomy.

John Locke and Isaac Newton were influential thinkers during 17th century. Their ideas motivated the philosophers to modernize their society throughout 18th century. Locke's political beliefs influenced modernization, on the other hand, Newton epitomized power of human mind and encouraged study of nature.

Due to their involvement, Europe mets its "new age", where various ideas of these two thinkers were put into effect. Their beliefs and justification encouraged 18th century Enlightenment thinkers to begin modernization of the world.