William Wollaston

1660–1724

Nationality: English

Historical Period: The 18th Century

William Wollaston (1660-1724) was an English philosopher whose most popular work was The Religion of Nature Delineated (1722) which went through many editions. In Section VI he has a defence of natural rights to property.

Quotes from William Wollaston:

• William Wollaston on crimes against person or property as contradictions of fundamental truths

• Author: British Moralists vol. 2