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Vice: Whatever was passion in the contemplation of man, being brought forth by his will into action.

James Harrington

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James Harrington
Age: 66 †
Born: 1611
Born: January 3
Died: 1677
Died: September 11
Philosopher
Political Theorist
Sociologist
Upton
Northamptonshire
James Harington
Men
Contemplation
Vice
Vices
Forth
Brought
Passion
Whatever
Action

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