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Hamlyn, David Walter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plymouth, Devon, England. Son of Hugh Parker and Gertrude Isabel (Lintern) Hamlyn.
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D.W. Hamlyn presents a history of the great philosophical thinkers and their responses to the profound problems involved in trying to understand the world and our place in it.
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Historical Dictionary of Schopenhauer's Philosophy presents a narrative that weaves the significant events of Arthur Schopenhauer's life within the greater fabric of his existence. The chronology lists these events, the introductory essay provides an overview of his philosophical thought and his belief that philosophy was the purpose of his life, and the more than 200 dictionary entries review the key ideas, concepts, doctrines, and philosophical figures related to his thought. A comprehensive bibliography provides a list of the most frequently cited German collections of Schopenhauer's work, noteworthy German primary source materials, English translations of Schopenhauer's books, and English-language collections of essays drawn from Schopenhauer's Oeuvre. This engaging work opens the door to a better understanding of Schopenhauer's philosophy for readers of all levels.
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History of Western Philosophy outlines the history of Western philosophy from the beginnings to the present day. Philosophers usually speak of classical philosophy (600 BCE to 400 CE), medieval and renaissance philosophy (400 to 1600), modern philosophy (1600 to 1900), and contemporary philosophy (1900 to today). This brand-new volume discusses the major thinkers of each of these periods and their most influential ideas.
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Hamlyn, David Walter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plymouth, Devon, England. Son of Hugh Parker and Gertrude Isabel (Lintern) Hamlyn.
Student, Plymouth College, 1942. Bachelor, University Oxford, England, 1950. Master of Arts, University Oxford, England, 1949.
Junior research fellow Corpus Christi College, University Oxford, 1950-1953. Lecturer philosophy Jesus College, University Oxford, 1953-1954. Lecturer Birkbeck College, University London, 1954-1963, reader, 1963-1964, professor philosopher, 1964-1988, professor emeritus, since 1988, vice master, 1983-1988.
Also member senate University London, 1981-1987. Chairman board governors, Heythrop College, University London, 1971-1978, member board governors, since 1984.
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Author: The Psychology of Perception, 1957, Sensation and Perception, 1961, Aristotle's De Anima II and III, 1968, The Theory of Knowledge, 1970, Experience and the Growth of Understanding, 1978, Schopenhauer, 1980, Perception, Learning and the Self, 1983, Metaphysics, 1984, A History of Western Philosophy, 1987. Editor: Mind journal, 1972-1984. Consultant editor: Journal Medical Ethics, since 1981.
Contributor over 65 articles to professional journals.
Governor City Literature, London, 1982-1986, vice chairman, 1985-1986. Governor Center London Adult Education Institute, since 1987. Served as lieutenant British Army, 1943-1946.
Member Mind Association, Aristotelian Society (president 1977-1978), Royal Institute Philosophy (member council since 1968, member executive committee since 1971).
Married Eileen Carlyle Litt Hamlyn, July 2, 1949. Children: Nicholas John, Catherine Jane.