William Godwin
William Godwin
William Godwinwas an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism, and the first modern proponent of anarchism. Godwin is most famous for two books that he published within the space of a year: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, an attack on political institutions, and Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams, which attacks aristocratic privilege, but also is the first mystery novel. Based on the success of both,...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth3 March 1756
William Godwin quotes about
The virtue of a human being is the application of his capacity to the general good.
Perseverance is an active principle, and cannot continue to operate but under the influence of desire.
The subtleties of mathematics defecate the grossness of our apprehension, and supply the elements of a sounder and severer logic.
He that revels in a well-chosen library has inumerable dishes, and all of admirable flavor.
God himself has no right to be a tyrant.