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John Toland

Irish philosopher (1670-1722) · Academics · Died at 51

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John Toland was an Irish rationalist philosopher and freethinker, and occasional satirist, who wrote numerous books and pamphlets on political philosophy and philosophy of religion, which are early expressions of the philosophy of the Age of Enlightenment.

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The first page of "The Life of John Milton", authored by Toland in 1699. Digitized by the University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries.The first page of "The Life of John Milton", authored by Toland in 1699. Digitized by the University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Libraries.

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John Toland was an Irish rationalist philosopher and freethinker, and occasional satirist, who wrote numerous books and pamphlets on political philosophy and philosophy of religion, which are early expressions of the philosophy of the Age of Enlightenment. Born in Ireland, he was educated at the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leiden and Oxford and was influenced by the philosophy of John Locke.

Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1670 to 1722 · aged 51

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