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Henry Sidgwick
(1838 - 1900)
English economist and philosopher
English economist and philosopher
Henry Sidgwick was an English philosopher and economist known for his influential work in ethics and utilitarian theory.
Born in 1838, Henry Sidgwick studied at Cambridge University and became a leading figure in moral philosophy. His seminal work The Methods of Ethics laid the foundation for modern utilitarian thought. Sidgwick also contributed to economic theory and statistics. An advocate for women's education, he helped found Newnham College at Cambridge. His balanced approach to moral reasoning continues to influence philosophers and ethicists today.
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Henry Sidgwick