John Locke: A Leveller Connection? Excursions E190 - May 16th, 2018 Smith examines and criticizes Richard Ashcraft’s arguments that Locke was significantly influenced by the Levellers. Download Episode Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Smith examines and criticizes Richard Ashcraft’s arguments that Locke was significantly influenced by the Levellers. Originally published in essay form on December 18, 2015.