...bodily conditioning that begins at birth. Locke's program, one may recall, was designed to teach the boy "to deny himself his own Desires, cross his own Inclinations, and purely follow what Reason directs as best" (Some Thoughts, 103). Instead of protecting children from inclement weather and dressing them in stylish,...

...of moral education is the conquest of self. "The great principle and foundation of all virtue lies in this, that a man is able to deny himself his own...inclinations and purely follow what reason directs as best, though the appetite lean the other way." 3 To be successful, begin early. The first principle that...

...Thus, relating to the major theme of this manuscript, a child needs to be equipped for liberty to be able to "deny himself his own desires, cross his own...inclinations and purely follow what reason directs as best, though the appetite lean the other way" (Garforth, 1964, p. 40). Parenthetically, this self-denial...

...from an ingenious shame and a quick sense of reputation" (p. 145). He also states, "as the strength of body lies chiefly in being able to endure hardships so also does that of the mind" (p. 40). The prevailing conviction that parents should "harden" their children to promote self-restraint...

...principle and foundation of all virtue and worth is placed in this: that a man is able to deny himself of his own desires, cross his own inclinations, and purely follow what reason directs as best."8 This self-restraint derives from a rational understanding of certain clear and abstract principles,...

...abstemious diets, trained bowels, hard beds, bare heads, and wet feet for the young sons of gentlemen: "As the Strength of the Body lies chiefly in being...Principle and Foundation of all Virtue and Worth is placed in this, That a Man is able to deny himself his own Desires, cross his own Inclinations, and...

...wisdom and good breeding. "And the great principle and foundation of all virtue and worth is placed in this, that a man is able to deny himself his own...inclinations and purely follow what reason directs as bestr, though the appetite bear the other way."4 At every point, Locke is on his guard against the...

...principle and foundation of all virtueand worth is placed in this: that a man is able to deny himself of his own desires, cross his own inclinations, and purely follow what reason directs as best, though the appetite lean the other way.' Vergelijk ook §38, 233: 'It scems plain to me that the principle...

...only when they are hungry, for example) so they must encourage good mental habits in their children. "And the great principle and foundation of all virtue and worth is placed in this, that a man is able to deny himself his desires, cross his own inclinations, and purely...

...fondness that would draw parents to take care of their children would impede the development of reason: "As the strength of the body lies chiefly in being...principle and foundation of all virtue and worth is placed in this, that a man is able to deny himself his own desires, cross his own inclinations, and...