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John Locke is eminently known for his influential work and contribution on political philosophy. In fact, he is one of the most famous and influential political philosophers. His work on political philosophy is best expressed in his book Two Treatises on Government (1689). Various intriguing topics has been critically discussed and analysed in this book. I shall critically discuss Locke�s political philosophy and it�s influence. Locke�s most famous and influential ideas can be found in his Second Treatise where he puts forward so many ideas which is very much in owe till today. I shall try to highlight few important ideas of Locke which remains hugely influential to this modern day period. Locke�s influence is definitely worth rethinking and worth discussing. So many of his ideas can be found in politics of almost all Asian countries and also in the United States. Democracy which most countries now abides, owe its origin and ideas to Locke. The American constitution hugely owe to Locke. Thomas Jefferson, the founder of the American constitution has borrowed ideas from Locke which makes Locke a co-founder of the American constitution. The natural rights to life, liberty and property was also seen to borrowed from Locke. Jefferson laid a similar one where only property has been interchanged with happiness.