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Henry More
(1614 - 1687)
English priest and philosopher
English priest and philosopher
An English philosopher and leading figure among the Cambridge Platonists, known for his works on metaphysics and spirituality.
Born in 1614 in Grantham, More studied at Cambridge University, where he became a fellow of Christ’s College.
He led the Cambridge Platonist movement, advocating a synthesis of reason and religious faith.
His major works, such as 'Psychodia Platonica,' explored the immortality of the soul and critiques of materialism.
More’s correspondence with figures like Hobbes and Boyle placed him at the heart of 17th-century intellectual debates.
He argued for a rational understanding of God’s presence in nature and the human mind.
He died in 1687, leaving a profound impact on early modern philosophy.
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Henry More