Q: According to john Locke, what is the primary force guiding humankind? By Jessie Being a considerably prominent political figure, John Locke was a British Philosopher. People with a little knowledge have admitted that modern government can undeniably attribute to his philosophy. According to Lock, we are all born from a ?blank slate? or tabula; namely, everyone is existing equal independent of specific class or religion, we are born with unlimited freedom to do what they would like to preserve their life, liberty and property. Without a government to protect people from each other, it would be nearly impossible for people to live out their natural life.