LinkedIn Pinpoint #875 Hints & Answer: Bacon & Locke
LinkedIn Pinpoint #875 for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 starts with “Bacon” and “Locke”. Explore the clues below, then reveal the category and how each clue connects.
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Reveal answer & analysis
The answer is Famous philosophers. Each clue points to a widely recognized thinker whose name is commonly used as shorthand for philosophical traditions or signature ideas. The list mixes figures from different eras and regions, making the intended target a broad category rather than one school. The final clue’s famous maxim seals the theme by referencing a quotation often associated with introductory philosophy.
5 Clues
- Clue 1Bacon
- Clue 2Locke
- Clue 3Confucius
- Clue 4Plato and Socrates
- Clue 5Descartes: “I think, therefore I am”
Why this answer fits
A tempting alternative is “early modern empiricists,” since Bacon and Locke strongly suggest that lane. Clue 3 rules that out: Confucius is typically associated with moral and social philosophy outside that specific European early modern movement. Likewise, clue 4 expands beyond a single period by pairing Plato and Socrates from ancient Greece. With clue 5 pointing to Descartes via a well-known quote, the set clearly aims at notable, name-recognizable philosophers across traditions.
Quick wink: If these clues were a seminar, the reading list would be intimidating but unmistakable.
How to find the connection
- Start with clue 1 (Bacon) and clue 2 (Locke): both are prominent names regularly encountered in philosophy contexts, suggesting people rather than places or objects.
- Add clue 3 (Confucius): the scope now spans beyond one European tradition, pushing the answer toward a general category of major thinkers.
- Use clue 4 (Plato and Socrates) plus clue 5 (Descartes: “I think, therefore I am”): ancient and early modern references confirm the umbrella group is Famous philosophers.
Clue-by-clue explanation
| Clue | Connection evidence |
|---|---|
| Bacon | Clue "Bacon" points to Francis Bacon, a name commonly associated with philosophy and frequently cited in introductory discussions of philosophical thought. |
| Locke | Clue "Locke" points to John Locke, another widely known philosopher; paired with Bacon it reinforces that the entries are notable thinkers. |
| Confucius | Clue "Confucius" clearly signals philosophy as a domain, while also broadening the set beyond a single Western school or time period. |
| Plato and Socrates | Clue "Plato and Socrates" names two iconic ancient Greek philosophers, strengthening the pattern of famous, commonly referenced philosophers. |
| Descartes: “I think, therefore I am” | Clue "Descartes: “I think, therefore I am”" explicitly evokes Descartes through a well-known maxim, clinching the category as Famous philosophers. |
Questions about Pinpoint #875
Which clues start this puzzle?
The first two clues are “Bacon” and “Locke”. The complete five-clue list is above.
Where is the category answer?
Open “Reveal answer & analysis” above to see the category and a separate explanation for each clue.
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