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Abraham Tucker

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Abraham Tucker 1705-74, English philosopher, b. London. He studied law at Merton College, Oxford, and later devoted himself to independent study. He advanced the ethical view that each man seeks his own interests and that the will of God blends these into a public good. This position is similar to that of the subsequent utilitarianism. Tucker's major work, The Light of Nature Pursued (7 vol., 1768-78), was published in part under the pseudonym Edward Search. ... Read more
Tucker, Abraham
The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Tucker, Abraham (1705–74), one of the first writers of the utilitarian school of philosophy. In his great work The Light of Nature Pursued...individual in his own happiness. There comes a point where virtue requires a self-sacrifice that prudential motives do not justify. Here Tucker finds the place ... Read more
Vance, Zebulon (1830-1894)
American Eras ...of Zebulon Vance shares many features with the emergence of Abraham Lincoln and that of their mutual hero, Henry Clay. Vance...Carolina (Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 1989); Glenn Tucker, Zeb Vance: Champion of Personal Freedom (Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merri... Read more

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Newspaper article from: Michigan Citizen; 4/9/1994; ; 483 words ; ...then fret no more. Abraham's Koffee Exchange...Detroit native Clifton Tucker, who first conceived...with good health. Abraham's offers over five...student of the arts, Tucker studied at the Center...father, Mr. Willie Tucker, who owns an automotive...Christian Tabernacle, Tucker is a ... Read more
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ADL-Like Unit Eyed by Tucker To Rein In Rap
Newspaper article from: Forward; 8/18/1995; ; 700+ words ; ...especially of our children and women." Setting Sights Ms. Tucker has been in the spotlight for waging battles on two fronts...Forward was going to press, it was reported that Ms. Tucker was being sued by Interscope Records, a label tied to...adopt a stance like the Anti-Defamation League," Ms. Tucker ... Read more
ADL Disappointed That Tucker Did Not Repudiate Conspiratorial Theories on Jews and Gangsta Rap
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 9/22/1995; 700+ words ; ...welcoming a response from Dr. C. DeLores Tucker regarding conspiracy-oriented, anti...inaugural issue of George magazine, about Tucker's campaign against "gangsta rap," Abraham H. Foxman, ADL national director, wrote...results of a Jewish plot. "We commend Dr. Tucker for her long-standing civil ... Read more
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Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 10/10/2006; 153 words ; Abraham Johnson, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2006. He was born September 17, 1927 to the late McKinley Johnson and Kitty Wright Johnson. Survivors include daughters, Corliss (William) Swain, Tiffania Tucker, New Jersey and Margaret Jean Williams, Richmond, Va.; a devoted special friend, Ann ... Read more
Curtis Eugene Tucker, Jr.
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 9/27/2005; 384 words ; ...Peoria) Tucker, James (Janice) Tucker, and Randy (Vanessa) Tucker, all of Pulaski, IL, and Joe (Emma) Tucker, Sr. of Lockport, IL, Ronald Tucker of Joliet, IL, and John (Pauline) Tucker of Denver, CO. A special niece, Delores Tucker of Joliet, IL also survives him. He also ... Read more
Abraham offers opposing view
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 5/2/1993; ; 700+ words ; ...34-year-old recovering drug addict named Tony Tucker, a man with a glittering 48-1 record...said Home Box Office executive Seth Abraham. "Lennox is first. That is the fight...same to most fight fans. Ferguson or Tucker is no more or less important to the...the other in his immediate future, so ... Read more
Tucker Leads War Against Woman Suffrage Statue Without `Truth'
Newspaper article from: New Pittsburgh Courier; 1/22/1997; 700+ words ; Tucker Leads War Against Woman Suffrage Statue Without `Truth...would be an affront to her legacy," said Dr. C. De-Lores Tucker, NPCBW national chair and convening founder. "She was a...the grounds of "expediency." The legislation passed. Dr. Tucker added: "Just as the effort of African-American women ... Read more
TLC shifting focus: Tucker skein highlights 'live and learn' sked.('Tuckerville')
Magazine article from: Daily Variety; 7/18/2005; ; 645 words ; ...as general manager of the ratings-beleaguered cabler, David Abraham said Tuckerville is one of the first shows repping the channel...programming. Tuckerville follows country music star Tanya Tucker as she attempts to make a career comeback while running a...they'll be spontaneous, unpredictable and less ... Read more
Edwards will get call to replace injured Tucker
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/31/2003; ; 481 words ; ...pieces Saturday in the wake of the loss of left guard Rex Tucker to a potentially season-ending ankle injury. Coach Dick Jauron...rushers that included Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, Jason Taylor, John Abraham and Simeon Rice, and he had everything but the kitchen sink...his way playing next to Kevin Dogins, who was ... Read more

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