Anthony Collins, the most philosophically acute of the early eighteenth-century freethinkers, is best known for his defense of freedom of thought or "free-thinking." His approach to philosophical questions is strongly influenced by John Locke as well...

Collins, Anthony(1676–1729) Anthony Collins, the English deist, freethinker, theologian, and philosopher, was born at Hounslow, near London, the son of Henry Collins, a well-to-do gentleman. Anthony Collins was educated at Eton and at...

Anthony Collins (June 21, 1676, Old Style - December 13, 1729, Old Style), was an English philosopher, and a proponent of...

COLLINS & AIKMAN CORP. - The automotive injection molder in Troy, Mich., named Stacy Fox executive vice president, chief administration officer and general counsel and Susan Armstrong executive vice president of strategic planning. CYCLICS CORP. - The resin maker in Schenectady, N.Y.,...

PERMIT me to be totally unimpressed by Mike Leigh's Secrets & Lies, which won the Golden Palm and International Critics' Prize at Cannes, as well as the Best Actress award for Brenda Blethyn. This is yet another of Leigh's forays into lower-class life...

When it comes to being an All-American, Darren McFadden doesn't have to settle for second. The Arkansas running back and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up was one of four players voted to The Associated Press All-America team for the second consecutive season.Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long,...

The surprising Kansas Jayhawks achieved the unexpected again Thursday — they won the Orange Bowl with defense. While their high-powered offense was stymied most of the night, the Jayhawks came up with three interceptions and beat Virginia Tech 24-21 in the Orange Bowl to cap...