2. helvetius was an important representative of French materialist thinkers in the18th century and a disciple of Locke. Helvetius concluded that natural intelligence is equal, and spoke highly of the great role of education in human development and social reform. Oppose religious superstition, criticize the church for interfering in education, and advocate secular forces to manage schools. These thoughts had a great influence on France at that time and later generations. The theory of equality of human intelligence and omnipotence of education is the core of helvetius's educational theory.