Brian Joseph O'Shaughnessy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 10 September 1925 Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 7 July 2010(2010-07-07) (aged 84) |
| Occupation(s) | Philosopher, writer |
Brian Joseph O'Shaughnessy (10 September 1925 – 7 July 2010)[1] was an Australianphilosopher of mind, who lived in London and taught atKing's College London. He published papers on the nature of physical action and the will, at a time when this was quite unfashionable.[2][better source needed]
He was born in Kew, a suburb of Melbourne in Australia, where his father was a doctor.[2] He studied at Xavier College and then attendedMelbourne University, firstly studying engineering before changing to philosophy. He graduated in 1950 and then went to England to continue his studies atOxford University.[3] He is buried inHighgate Cemetery in north London in the first section on the right immediately upon entering the Eastern Cemetery. His wifeEdna O'Shaughnessy was buried with him in 2022.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
| Other | |
This biography of an Australian philosopher is astub. You can help Wikipedia byexpanding it. |
