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Christopher Cordner

b. 1949

Australian philosopher

Analytic philosopher
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About Christopher Cordner

Born 1949. Christopher Cordner is an analytic philosopher.

Christopher Donald Cordner (born 30 December 1949) is an Australian philosopher and associate professor of Philosophy at the University of Melbourne. He is known for his expertise on ethics. Cordner is a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship (1972).

Books Ethical Encounter: The Depth of Moral Meaning (Swansea Studies in Philosophy), Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2001, Philosophy, Ethics, and a Common Humanity: Essays in Honour of Raimond Gaita (ed.), Routledge, 2011,

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Important facts

Born
30 December 1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Analytic philosopher
Education
University of Melbourne, University of Oxford, University College, Oxford
Employers
University of Melbourne
Awards
Rhodes Scholarship
Also known as
Christopher Donald Cordner

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Frequently asked questions

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Australian philosopher

When was Christopher Cordner born?

Christopher Cordner was born on 30 December 1949.

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Christopher Cordner is an analytic philosopher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Cordner

· Wikidata: Q58009001

· DBpedia: Christopher Cordner

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