Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl .

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury (1671-1713), was a British politician and philosopher. He played a significant role in the Whig political party and served as a prominent member of the House of Lords. Known for his opposition to absolute monarchy and his support for constitutionalism, he worked towards securing individual liberties and advocating for religious freedom. His influential writings influenced the development of enlightenment thought and his contributions to political philosophy were widely recognized after his death. N/A.