Philosopher

Abraham Tucker

Overview

Abraham Tucker (2 September 1705 – 20 November 1774) was an English country gentleman, who devoted himself to the study of philosophy. He wrote The Light of Nature Pursued (1768–1777) under the name of Edward Search.

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Ideas Abraham Tucker discusses

• French language
• Philosophy
• London
• Music
• Natural religion
• Oxford
• Utilitarianism
• William Paley
• Ethics
• England

Place in the tradition

Part of British philosophy.

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