James Martineau

James Martineau (1805 - 1900) was an English rationalistic theologian, born in Norwich, brother of the preceding. He began life as an engineer, took to theology, and became a Unitarian minister. He was at first a follower of Bentham and then a disciple of Kant. At one time a materialist, he became a theist, and a most zealous advocate of theistic beliefs from the Unitarian standpoint. He is a thinker of great power, and has done much both to elevate and liberate the philosophy of religion. His views are liberal as well as profound, and he is extensively known as the author of the "Endeavours after the Christian Life" and "Hours of Thought on Sacred Things".

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