About Ian Jarvie
Lived 1937 – 2023 (aged 85). Ian Jarvie was a Canadian sociologist.
Ian Charles Jarvie (8 July 1937 – 16 May 2023) was a British-born philosopher. Trained in England, he was a long-time resident in Canada. Jarvie was educated at Dover Grammar School for Boys from 1948 to 1955. He studied at the London School of Economics under Karl Popper where he gained his B.Sc. (Econ.) and Ph.D. (1955–1962). Between 1960 and 1962 he was a Philosophy tutor at the London School of Economics, before accepting lectureships in Hong Kong and at the University of York, Ontario.
Major works
The social philosophy of Ernest Gellner - co-edited with John A. Hall
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Jarvie?
British philosopher
When was Ian Jarvie born?
Ian Jarvie was born on 8 July 1937 in South Shields.
When did Ian Jarvie die?
Ian Jarvie died on 16 May 2023.
What was Ian Jarvie's occupation?
Ian Jarvie was a sociologist.
What nationality was Ian Jarvie?
Ian Jarvie was Canadian.
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