“I do not mean to expose my ideas to ingenious ridicule by maintaining that everything happens to every man for the best; but I will contend, that he who makes the best use of it, fulfills the part of a wise and good man.”
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Richard Cumberland
Richard Cumberland, born in 1632 in England, was a prominent philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and political philosophy, particularly his influence on utilitarianism. His ethical theory emphasized the功利 nature of moral actions, holding that the value of an action is determined by its outcomes. more
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