Samuel Clarke

Samuel Clarke
Samuel Clarke, portrait attributed to Charles Jervas
Born(1675-10-11)11 October 1675
Norwich, England
Died17 May 1729(1729-05-17) (aged 53)
London, England
OccupationsPhilosopher, priest
Spouse
Katherine Lockwood
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(m. 1700)​
Children7
FatherEdward Clarke
RelativesJohn Clarke (uncle)
Education
Alma materGonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Philosophical work
EraAge of Enlightenment
RegionWestern philosophy
Nontrinitarianism • Semi-Arianism • Subordinationism
InstitutionsGonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Main interests
Metaphysics, Christian theology
Notable works
Book of Common Prayer
Notable ideas
Moral fitness theory
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Samuel Clarke (11 October 1675 – 17 May 1729) was an English philosopher and Anglican priest. He is considered the major British figure in philosophy between John Locke and George Berkeley. Clarke's altered, Nontrinitarian revision of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer continues to influence worship among modern Unitarians.