PF Strawson

Philosopher

Birthday November 23, 1919

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace London, England

DEATH DATE Feb 13, 2006 (86)

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About

Remembered as the Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at the University of Oxford.

Before Fame

He received his education at St John's College in Oxford.

Trivia

He was known for his 1950 article On Referring, which criticized Bertrand Russell's Theory of Descriptions.

Family Life

He was born in West London in the suburb of Ealing.

Associated With

He and scientist Tim Berners Lee were both knighted by the Queen for their contributions to society.