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Date Published: 28/02/2026
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59907/daujs.5.1.2026.448
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Nguyễn, D. H. (2026). Prejudice and Habit: Barriers to the Perception of Truth in John Locke. Dong A University Journal of Science, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.59907/daujs.5.1.2026.448

Prejudice and Habit: Barriers to the Perception of Truth in John Locke.

Nguyễn Duy Hậu

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Abstract

This article explores the influence of prejudice and habits of thought on human perception of truth, based on the arguments in John Locke’s Conduct of the Understanding. The study delves into aspects emphasized by Locke, including blind reliance on others , the impact of emotions and personal interests , the lack of comprehensiveness in problem examination , as well as the role of habit and laziness in hindering intellectual development. By analyzing “misconducts” and “defects” in the use of knowledge, the article aims to clarify Locke’s proposed solutions for cultivating objective, independent, and comprehensive thinking, thereby enhancing the ability to access truth in various domains of knowledge and life.

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John Locke, prejudice, habits of thought, perception of truth, Conduct of the Understanding

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