Anthony Collins (philosopher)

Anthony Collins (21 June 1676 O.S.  13 December 1729 O.S.) was an English philosopher and essayist, notable for being one of the early proponents of Deism in Great Britain.

Anthony Collins
Born(1676-06-21)21 June 1676
Died13 December 1729(1729-12-13) (aged 53)
London, England
EducationEton College
Alma materKing's College, Cambridge
Spouses
  • Martha Child (married 1698–1703)
  • Elizabeth Wrottesley (married 1724–1729)
EraModern philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
Main interests
History, philosophy, theology
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