Passmore, John Arthur

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Philosopher and writer. Born in Manly, Passmore attended the University of Sydney, graduating with honours in literature and philosophy. He has travelled and lectured widely overseas but refused several postings in America and Europe in favour of remaining at the Australian National University. He has published books on philosophy including "One hundred years of philosophy" (1957) and "The perfectability of man" (1970).

From the description of Papers of John Passmore. 1922-1998. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 220950791

From the description of Memoirs of a semi-detached Australian, [ca. 1997] [manuscript]. [ca. 1997] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225395712

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Birth 1914-09-09

Death 2004-07-25

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