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James Martineau was a British philosopher born on April 21, 1805, and died on January 11, 1900. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by German classical philosophy and British positivism, mainly focusing on ethics and religious philosophy.

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“If it is permitted to the enlightened but baffled Statesman, when deserted and fallen from his place, to appeal from the voices of the moment to the judgment of more impartial times, with what right can we call in question the loftier form of the same prophetic trust which looks to a present God rather than to future men?”

Ifs Men Looks Moments Form Voice Judgment Appeals Fallen Enlightened Statesmen Prophetic Deserted Baffled

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“The scepticism which men affect towards their higher inspirations is often not an honest doubt, but a guilty negligence, and is a sign of narrow mind and defective wisdom.”

Men Mind Inspiration Doubt Honest Higher Guilty Defective Negligence Scepticism Narrow Minds

Book:Tides of the Spirit: Selections from the Writings of James Martineau

Source: Tides of the Spirit: Selections from the Writings of James Martineau

“Every man's highest, nameless though it be, is his 'living God'.”

Men Highest Every Man Nameless

Book:Endeavours after the Christian life: discourses

Source: Endeavours after the Christian life: discourses

“The incarnation is true, not of Christ exclusively, but of Man universally, and God everlastingly.”

Men Christ Incarnation

Book:Essays, Reviews, and Addresses

Source: Essays, Reviews, and Addresses

About the Author

Born: April 21, 1805
Died: January 11, 1900
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 39

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