William Mitchell (philosopher)
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Sir William Mitchell (1941) | |
| Born | 27 March 1861 |
| Died | 24 June 1962 (aged 101) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Era | 20th-century philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
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Sir William Mitchell (27 March 1861 – 24 June 1962) was Professor of English Language, Literature, Mental and Moral Philosophy at the University of Adelaide from 1894–1922, Vice-Chancellor 1916–1942 and Chancellor 1942–1948.[1]
Mitchell wrote about issues overlapping philosophy of mind and science, neurology, quantum theory and philosophical psychology.
His work is the subject of a book by W. Martin Davies, The philosophy of Sir William Mitchell, 1861–1962 : a mind's own place (2003) ISBN 0-7734-6733-5.
He is also the benefactor of The Professor Sir William Mitchell Prize for Philosophy, Level II, and gives his name to the South Australian Electoral District of Mitchell.
Footnotes
- ↑ Davies 2003, p. 92
References
- Davies, W. Martin (2003). "Sir William Mitchell, K.C.M.G. (1861–1962): Philosopher and Chancellor of the University of Adelaide". In Healey, John. S.A.'s Greats: The men and women of the North Terrace plaques. Kent Town, South Australia: Historical Society of South Australia. ISBN 0-9579430-0-8.
External links
- William Mitchell article in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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