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The critique aims to challenge the conversion narrative surrounding Locke's views on toleration.

John Locke’s Early Tolerationism: A Critique of the Conversion Narrative

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The critique aims to challenge the conversion narrative surrounding Locke's views on toleration.
Analyzed Locke's Tracts and Essay concerning the intended audiences and contexts.
Compared the distinct purposes of each work regarding toleration and obedience.
Identified that the Tracts and Essay target different audiences: subjects and sovereign respectively.
Demonstrated that the Essay does not merely recant the Tracts but offers different political advice.

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Critique reveals differing aims of Locke's works on toleration in the context of Restoration England, indicating complex ideological shifts.

Nathaniel Mull (2026) studied this question.

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Critique reveals differing aims of Locke's works on toleration in the context of Restoration England, indicating complex ideological shifts.