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Philosophical Radicals — The Philosophical Radicals is a term used to designate a philosophically minded group of English political radicals in the nineteenth century inspired by Jeremy Bentham (1748 1832) and James Mill (1773 1836). Individuals within this group… … Wikipedia
philosophical radical — ▪ philosophy adherent of the utilitarian political philosophy that stemmed from the 18th and 19th century English jurist Jeremy Bentham (Bentham, Jeremy) and culminated in the doctrine of the 19th century English philosopher John Stuart… … Universalium
philosophical radicalism — noun Usage: usually capitalized P&R : the doctrines of the Philosophical Radicals … Useful english dictionary
Radicalism (historical) — For opposition to all forms of government, social hierarchy or authority, see Anarchism. For other meanings see also radical, extremism, far right and far left. Radicalism as a political movement should be distinguished from the modern American… … Wikipedia
Utilitarians (The early) — The early utilitarians Bentham and James Mill G.L.Williams Jeremy Bentham was born in 1748 in London; his prosperous father, a lawyer who became wealthy from property rather than the law, planned out for his son a brilliant legal career. After an … History of philosophy
radical — radicalness, n. /rad i keuhl/, adj. 1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference. 2. thoroughgoing or extreme, esp. as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company. 3.… … Universalium
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
Mill, James — born April 6, 1773, Northwater Bridge, Forfarshire, Scot. died June 23, 1836, London, Eng. Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist. After studying at the University of Edinburgh and teaching, he went to London in 1802, where he met Jeremy… … Universalium
Jeremy Bentham — Full name Jeremy Bentham Born 15 February 1748(1748 02 15) London, England Died 6 June 1832 … Wikipedia
publishing, history of — Introduction an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the… … Universalium
