LATITUDINARIANS — the name given to a body of theologians belonging to the Church of England who, at the end of the 17th century, sought, in the interest of religion, to affiliate the dogmas of the Church, with the principles of philosophy as grounded on… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
High church — relates to ecclesiology and liturgy in Anglican theology and practice. Although used by several Protestant Christian denominations, the term has traditionally been associated with the Anglican tradition in particular. It is virtually non existent … Wikipedia
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Herbert of Cherbury (Lord) and the Cambridge Platonists — Lord Herbert of Cherbury and the Cambridge Platonists Sarah Hutton The philosophy of Lord Herbert of Cherbury (1582/3–1648) and of the Cambridge Platonists exemplifies the continuities of seventeenth century thought with Renaissance philosophy.… … History of philosophy
lat|i|tu|di|nar|i|an|ism — «LAT uh TOO duh NAIR ee uh NIHZ uhm, TYOO », noun. the opinions, principles, or practices of latitudinarians or the Latitudinarians … Useful english dictionary
Latitudinarian — Lat i*tu di*na ri*an, n. 1. One who is moderate in his notions, or not restrained by precise settled limits in opinion; one who indulges freedom in thinking. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eng. Eccl. Hist.) A member of the Church of England, in the time of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Robert Owen — For other uses, see Robert Owen (disambiguation). Robert Owen Born 14 May 1771(1771 05 14) Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales … Wikipedia
Edward Fowler — (1632 August 26, 1714) was an English churchman, Bishop of Gloucester from 1691 until his death. Early life and education He was born at Westerleigh, Gloucestershire, and was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, later moving to Trinity… … Wikipedia
Richard Cumberland (philosopher) — Richard Cumberland, engraving by John Smith after Thomas Murray. Richard Cumberland (July 15, 1631 – October 9, 1718) was an English philosopher, and bishop of Peterborough from 1691. In 1672, he published his major work, De legibus naturae (On… … Wikipedia