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A. J. Baker

1922 – 2017

Australian philosopher

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Lived 1922 – 2017 (aged 94). A. J. Baker was an Australian philosopher.

Allan James "Jim" Baker (22 July 1922 – 3 March 2017), usually cited as A. J. Baker, was an Australian philosopher who was best known for having systematised the realist philosophy of John Anderson. He studied under Anderson at Sydney University and had taught philosophy in Scotland, New Zealand, the United States and Australia. He was a prominent member of the Sydney Libertarians and the Sydney Push. He instigated, and was a prolific contributor to, several journals, compilations and newsletters that addressed issues, philosophical and otherwise, associated with Sydney Libertarianism. Among these were Libertarian (1957–1960), Broadsheet (1960–1979), The Sydney Line: A Selection of Comments and Criticisms, Heraclitus (1980–2006) and The Sydney Realist (2005–). In 1997 he published a monograph, Social Pluralism: A Realistic Analysis, in which he posited his exposition of human social life.

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University of Sydney
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Jim Baker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. J. Baker?

Australian philosopher (1922–2017)

When was A. J. Baker born?

A. J. Baker was born on 22 July 1922.

When did A. J. Baker die?

A. J. Baker died on 3 March 2017.

What was A. J. Baker's occupation?

A. J. Baker was a philosopher.

What nationality was A. J. Baker?

A. J. Baker was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. J. Baker

· Wikidata: Q4647883

· DBpedia: A. J. Baker

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