Maurice Cranston

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Maurice Cranston (8 May 1920 – 5 November 1993) was a British philosopher, professor, and author. He served for many years as a Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics, and was also known for his popular publications.

Cranston's major works include biographies of John Locke and Rousseau and others addressing the history of liberty. He contributed to many publications in both Britain and the United States and wrote scripts for to BBC.

He was born in London and educated at London University and Oxford. He died of a heart attack while taping a television production in London for the BBC.