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David Cockburn

b. 1949

British philosopher

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About David Cockburn

Born 1949. David Cockburn is a philosopher.

David Cockburn (born 12 October 1949) studied philosophy at St Andrews and Oxford, and taught at Swansea, the Open University, and, latterly, the University of Wales, Lampeter and its successor institution the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He taught courses on the philosophy of mind, Spinoza, Wittgenstein among others. He held a British Academy Readership in 1994–96, during which he wrote Other Times. He also holds a deep interest and involvement in the human rights group Amnesty International.

Publications for a complete list visit Lampeter's website

As author An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind (Palgrave, 2001) Other Times: Philosophical perspectives on past, present and future (Cambridge University Press, 1997) Other Human Beings (Macmillan, 1990) Hume (Open University Press, 1983)

As editor Death and the Meaning of Life (Trivium 27, 1992) Human Beings (Proceedings of the Royal Institute of Philosophy Conference, Cambridge University Press, 1991)

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Education
University of St Andrews, University of Oxford
Employers
The Open University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Lampeter Campus, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Cockburn's

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Cockburn?

British philosopher

When was David Cockburn born?

David Cockburn was born on 12 October 1949.

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David Cockburn is a philosopher.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Cockburn

Β· Wikidata: Q5232448

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