William Godwin (1756 -1836) was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist.
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Godwin is most famous for two books that he published within the space of a year: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, an attack on political institutions, and Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams, an early mystery novel which attacks aristocratic privilege.
He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism.
William Godwin (1756 -1836) was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist