"New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common." The writer had to undergo a similar phase in life, when he emerged with his ideas. John Locke, the founder of the Age of Reason and Empiricism was not widely accepted when he first came out with his opinions, but later on, the public came to accept those very ideals and philosophical principles at large.

John Locke was interested in the philosophy applied by Descartes. Locke preached philosophy, which varied from education to religion and from politics to moral philosophy.

A shrewd courtier, Locke was an affectionate person, evident from his relation with his father and friends. His Oxford University education, and the acquaintances he made in his life–time broadened his knowledge. Creativity and innovation were innate to him.