William Godwin, de zoon en kleinzoon van strenge calvinistische predikanten, deed afstand van zijn kerkelijke loopbaan en religieuze overtuigingen na uitvoerig lezen. Hij ontpopte zich als een cruciaal verlichtingsdenker, die anarchisme en een op religie onafhankelijke moraal propageerde, een standpunt dat aanvankelijk voor aanzienlijke opschudding zorgde. Godwin introduceerde meesterlijk zijn radicale ideeën, zowel via filosofische verhandelingen als baanbrekende fictieve werken, met name een grensverleggend avontuur-detectiveverhaal dat een breed publiek bereikte. Zijn intellectuele bekwaamheid en gedurfde visies plaatsten hem onder de meest invloedrijke auteurs van zijn tijd, en lieten een blijvende erfenis na die zich uitstrekte tot zijn eigen dochter, Mary Shelley.
Godwin's Political Justice is the founding work of philosophical anarchism. Drawing on the principles of liberty and utility Godwin criticizes government and all forms of secular and religious authority, advocating the free exercise of individual judgement. He raises enduring questions about the nature of our duty to others.
When honest young Caleb Williams comes to work as a secretary for Squire Falkland, he soon begins to suspect that his new master is hiding a terrible secret.
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William Godwin explores philosophical concepts in "Thoughts on Man," offering insights into human nature and society. Renowned for his influential work "Political Justice," Godwin delves into the complexities of political thought and its implications during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This book reflects his deep engagement with moral and social issues, contributing to the discourse on individualism and governance.
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William Godwin was a pioneering English journalist and political philosopher known for his contributions to utilitarianism and anarchism. His notable works include "An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice," which critiques political institutions, and "Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams," an early mystery novel challenging aristocratic privilege. Godwin gained prominence in London's radical circles during the 1790s and wrote extensively across various genres, leaving a lasting impact on British literature and culture.
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