Where was modern philosophy originated?

Modern philosophy originated in the European countries in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the European continent, this is where Western philosophy emerged. These were countries such as Germany and France, Great Britain and Netherlands. There were many rational philosophers and thinkers. Some of these were John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume. Much of modern philosophy owes a debt of gratitude to Immanuel Kant for his contributions to unifying different branches of philosophy.