1908 - 1974
H. B. Acton British Philosopher
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| First Name |
H.
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| Middle Name |
B.
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| Last Name |
Acton
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| Birthday |
2nd June, 1908
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| Birthplace |
London
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| Died |
16th June, 1974
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| Place of Death |
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Nationality |
British
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| Occupation |
Philosopher
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Harry Burrows Acton (2 June 1908 – 16 June 1974), 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' (in philosophical terms). 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.
