Simon Blackburn
English academic philosopher (born 1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Simon Walter Blackburn FBA (born 12 July 1944) is an English academic philosopher known for his work in metaethics, where he defends quasi-realism, and in the philosophy of language. More recently, he has gained a large general audience from his efforts to popularise philosophy. He has appeared in multiple episodes of the documentary series Closer to Truth. During his long career, he has taught at Oxford University, Cambridge University, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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Born | (1944-07-12) 12 July 1944 (age 80) Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England |
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Era | Contemporary philosophy |
Region | Western philosophy |
School | Analytic philosophy |
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Academic advisors | Casimir Lewy |
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Notable ideas | Quasi-realism |
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