A timeline of Pantheism in the UK

Here is a timeline of pantheism, from the earliest significant developments through to today, including all the significant dates and individual people involved:

Ancient times: Pantheistic ideas can be found in many ancient cultures, including Hinduism, Taoism, and the philosophy of ancient Greece. Some of the earliest pantheistic thinkers include Thales, Anaximander, and Heraclitus.
Middle Ages: Pantheism was also present in the thought of some medieval mystics, such as Meister Eckhart and Hildegard of Bingen.
16th century: The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in pantheism, with figures such as Giordano Bruno and Nicholas of Cusa developing pantheistic philosophies.
17th century: Pantheism became more popular in the 17th century, with thinkers such as Baruch Spinoza and John Toland developing influential pantheistic systems.
18th century: Pantheism continued to be a significant force in the 18th century, with figures such as Immanuel Kant and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe exploring pantheistic ideas.
19th century: Pantheism reached its peak of popularity in the 19th century, with many major philosophers and writers, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, and William Wordsworth, embracing pantheistic views.
20th century: Pantheism continued to be a significant influence in the 20th century, with figures such as Albert Einstein and Carl Jung expressing pantheistic beliefs.
21st century: Pantheism remains a significant force in the 21st century, with many people identifying as pantheists. There are also a number of pantheistic organizations, such as the World Pantheist Movement.

Here is a more detailed look at some of the key figures in the history of pantheism:

Thales (c. 624 – c. 546 BC): Thales was a pre-Socratic philosopher who is considered to be one of the first Western philosophers. He believed that everything in the universe is made of water, and that water is therefore divine.
Anaximander (c. 610 – c. 546 BC): Anaximander was a student of Thales who developed a more complex pantheistic system. He believed that the universe is made of an infinite substance called the apeiron, which is both material and divine.
Heraclitus (c. 535 – c. 475 BC): Heraclitus was another pre-Socratic philosopher who believed that everything in the universe is in a constant state of flux. He also believed that there is a single underlying principle that governs the universe, which he called the Logos.
Meister Eckhart (c. 1260 – c. 1328): Meister Eckhart was a German mystic who developed a pantheistic theology. He believed that God is immanent in all things, and that humans can achieve union with God through mystical experience.
Giordano Bruno (1548 – 1600): Giordano Bruno was an Italian philosopher who was burned at the stake for his pantheistic views. He believed that the universe is infinite and that God is immanent in all things.
Nicholas of Cusa (1401 – 1464): Nicholas of Cusa was a German philosopher who developed a pantheistic system that he called “learned ignorance.” He believed that God is both transcendent and immanent, and that humans can only know God through mystical experience.
Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677): Baruch Spinoza was a Dutch philosopher who is considered to be one of the most important pantheistic thinkers. He believed that God is identical with nature, and that there is only one substance in the universe, which he called God or Nature.
John Toland (1670 – 1722): John Toland was an Irish philosopher who coined the term “pantheism.” He believed that God is immanent in the universe, and that there is no distinction between God and nature.
Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804): Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher who explored pantheistic ideas in his Critique of Judgment. He believed that God is the ultimate source of beauty and goodness, and that humans can experience God through aesthetic experience.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832): Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and philosopher who was influenced by pantheism. He believed that God is immanent in nature, and that humans can find God through the study of nature.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882): Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American writer and philosopher who was a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement. He believed that God is immanent in all things, and that humans can achieve union with God through intuition and experience.
Walt Whitman (1819 – 1892): Walt Whitman was an American poet who was influenced by pantheism. He celebrated the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and he believed that God is present in all things.
William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850): William Wordsworth was an English poet who was influenced by pantheism. He celebrated the beauty and power of nature, and he believed that nature can teach us about God.
Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955): Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He expressed pantheistic views, believing that God is the ultimate source of order and beauty in the universe.
Carl Jung (1875 – 1961): Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist who developed the theory of analytical psychology. He explored pantheistic ideas in his work, believing that God is both personal and impersonal, and that humans can experience God through the unconscious mind.

This is just a brief overview of the history of pantheism. There are many other important figures and developments that could be included. However, this timeline should give you a good sense of the major trends and figures in the history of this fascinating philosophical and religious tradition.