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Christine Overall

b. 1949

Canadian philosopher

Philosopher University teacher Feminist
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About Christine Overall

Born 1949. Christine Overall is a British philosopher, university teacher and feminist.

Christine Overall FRSC (born 1949) is a Canadian philosopher specialising in feminist theory and applied ethics. She currently holds a Research Chair at Queen's University. Her books include Aging, Death, and Human Longevity: A Philosophical Inquiry, which was awarded the 2006 Abbyann D. Lynch Medal in Bioethics, and Why Have Children? The Ethical Debate. In 1998, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

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Important facts

Born
1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Philosopher, university teacher, feminist
Nationality
United Kingdom
Employers
Queen's University
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christine Overall?

Canadian philosopher

When was Christine Overall born?

Christine Overall was born in 1949.

What is Christine Overall's occupation?

Christine Overall is a philosopher, university teacher and feminist.

What nationality is Christine Overall?

Christine Overall is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christine Overall

· Wikidata: Q15994980

· DBpedia: Christine Overall

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