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 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.