Henry More 1614 – 1687
Henry More (1614 – 1687) was an English philosopher of the Modern era, associated with Platonism and Early Modern Philosophy.
Henry More was an English philosopher and one of the foremost Cambridge Platonists. A fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, for nearly half a century, he defended the immateriality of the soul, the existence of an immaterial spirit of nature pervading all space, and the harmony of philosophical reason with Christian religion. His Antidote against Atheism, Immortality of the Soul, and Enchiridion Metaphysicum responded in turn to Hobbes, Descartes, and Spinoza, and his concept of absolute infinite space was an influence on Newton's later natural philosophy.
Key facts
- Nationality
- English
- Era
- Modern
- Movements
- Platonism, Early Modern Philosophy
Selected quotes
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Attributed to Henry More:
“There is a spiritual extension that pervades all space.”
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Attributed to Henry More:
“God is the omnipresent spirit, infinite in extension and intelligence.”
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Attributed to Henry More:
“Materialism cannot account for the unity of consciousness.”
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Attributed to Henry More:
“Reason is the ally, not the enemy, of true religion.”
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Attributed to Henry More:
“The light of reason and the light of grace shine from the same source.”
Henry More by topic
Frequently asked about Henry More
- When did Henry More live?
- Henry More was born in 1614 and died in 1687.
- Where was Henry More from?
- Henry More was an English philosopher of the Modern era.
- What philosophical movements is Henry More associated with?
- Henry More was associated with Platonism and Early Modern Philosophy.
- What was Henry More known for?
- Henry More was an English philosopher and one of the foremost Cambridge Platonists.
- How many quotes are attributed to Henry More?
- There are 11 attributed quotations from Henry More in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.