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Author Locke, Don.

Title A fantasy of reason / by Don Locke
Published London : Routledge, 2012

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Description 1 online resource
Series Routledge library editions. Political science ; v. 29
Routledge library editions. Political science ; v. 29.
Contents Cover; A FANTASY OF REASON: The Life and Thought of William Godwin; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Reason, truth and justice; 2 The most powerful instrument; 3 Sincere friendships; 4 The great debate; 5 A true euthanasia of government; 6 Things as they are; 7 A case of constructive treason; 8 The firmament of reputation; 9 Genial and benignant power!; 10 A salutary and respectable institution; 11 The empire of feeling; 12 Domestic and private affections; 13 Apostasy and calumny; 14 The famous fire cause; 15 Antonio, a tragedy; 16 The best qualities of a reply
17 The immortal Godwin, I presume18 M.J. Godwin and Co.; 19 The monster with the maw; 20 A young gentleman of fortune; 21 The venerable horseleech; 22 A pauper's grave; 23 The principle of populations; 24 A notice to quit; 25 A virtue of necessity; 26 For services rendered; 27 A last judgment; Chronology; References; Index
Summary This 'philosophical biography' gives an account of Godwin's life and thought, and by setting his thoughts in the context of his life, brings the two into juxtaposition. It relates Godwin's views on politics and morality, education and religion, freedom and society, to the events of his life, notably the revolution in France and its impact on radicalism and reaction in Britain and the parliamentary reforms of 1832
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Godwin, William, 1756-1836.
SUBJECT Godwin, William, 1756-1836 fast
Subject PHILOSOPHY -- History & Surveys -- Modern.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781135026509
1135026505