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Godwinian, a. and n.|gɒdˈwɪnɪən|
[f. the name of William Godwin (1756–1836) + -ian.]
A. adj. Pertaining to or characteristic of Godwin's views on politics, social reform, etc.
B. n. An adherent of Godwin's views. So ˈGodwinism, Godwin's doctrine or ideas; ˈGodwinist, an adherent of Godwinism.
1801C. Wilmot Let. 13 Dec. (1920) 15 But I begin to smoke a little of the Visionary on the Godwinean System of living beyond the term of Man. 1811Shelley Let. c 16 Nov. (1964) I. 184 Jealousy has no place in my bosom; I am indeed at times very much inclined to think the Godwinian plan is best. 1892L. Stephen Hours in Library (new ed.) III. 79 The Godwinism, indeed, is strongest in the crude poetry of ‘Queen Mab’. 1913H. N. Brailsford Shelley, Godwin 216 The ideal man of the Godwinian conception, who lives by reason. 1937‘C. Caudwell’ Illusion & Reality 97 A Godwinist, Shelley believed that man is naturally good. 1946Blunden Shelley 123 She was a child, a Godwinian. 1951Essays in Criticism I. i. 17 The Godwinian Urging the gallows for the mildest crimes. Ibid. 28 The aftermath of Godwinism. Ibid. 31 Guilt and Sorrow, that Godwinian plaint Of man's inhumanity to man. |
