[1632-1704.] Locke did not apply himself to the consecutive evolution of an Ethical theory; whence his views, although on the whole sufficiently unmistakeable, are not always reconcileable with one another.
In Book I.of the 'Essay on the Understanding' he devotes himself to the refutation of Innate Ideas, whether Speculative or Practical.

Chap.
III.

is on the alleged Innate Practical Principles, or rules of Right and Wrong.

The objections urged against these Principles have scarcely been added to, and have never been answered.

We shall endeavour to indicate the heads of the reasoning.
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