Which philosopher preceded John Locke in the British empiricist tradition?
Francis Bacon
Thomas Hobbes
George Berkeley
John Stuart Mill
Answer
John Locke followed the tradition of British empiricism, which was first established by Francis Bacon. Bacon's emphasis on experience and observation as the basis for knowledge laid the groundwork for Locke's own philosophical contributions.
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