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*** ,1908
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June 16, 1974 (66 years old)
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Gemini
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H.B. Acton
Harry Burrows Acton, usually cited as H. B. Acton, was an English academic in the field of political philosophy, known for books defending the morality of capitalism, and attacking Marxism-Leninism. He in particular produced arguments on the incoherence of Marxism, which he described as a 'farrago'. His book The Illusion of the Epoch, in which this appears, is a standard point of reference. Other interests were the Marquis de Condorcet, Hegel, John Stuart Mill, Herbert Spencer, F. H. Bradley, Bernard Bosanquet and Sidney Webb. Acton also endorsed a version of negative utilitarianism, according to which the reduction of suffering has unique moral importance. He had teaching positions at the London School of Economics, Bedford College, the University of Edinburgh where he occupied the Chair of Moral Philosophy, and the University of Chicago. He was editor of Philosophy, the journal of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, of which he was for a time Director.

About H.B. Acton

Philosopher H.B. Acton was born on June 2, 1908 in England (He dies at the age of 66, on June 16, 1974).

The English philosopher is most known for his books defending capitalism's"morality".

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H.B. Acton before becoming famous

H.B. Acton was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1908 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He was educated in England and rose to prominence for his outspoken hostility to Marxism-Leninism.

Achievement of H.B. Acton

He was a well-known academic with tenured positions at places like the London School of Economics and the University of Chicago.

H.B. Acton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His family lived in London when he was born.

H.B. Acton Collabed with

He taught at the University of Chicago, where author Novelist Andrew Greeley also studied.

Andrew Greeley (1928 - 2013) (Novelist)
Andrew Greeley (1928 - 2013)

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H.B. Acton Income & Net worth

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