Papers of John Passmore. 1922-1998.

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Papers of John Passmore. 1922-1998.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/220950791

The collection documents aspects of Passmore's career from the 1930s to 1998. The strength of the collection lies in the large body of correspondence and writings amassed by Passmore during his lifetime. Other materials also include lecture notes, reviews, cuttings, publications, translations, framed certificates, family letters and family history material. Correspondents include Bertrand Russell, Julian Huxley, Isaiah Berlin, Sir Mark Oliphant, Sir John Gorton, Sir Paul Hasluck, Alan Stout, Eugene Kamenka, Professor Sir Keith Hancock, Eric Partridge, Professor Gilbert Ryle, Ralph Cohen, Beatrice Davis, John Bell, Colin Haycroft, Hugh Stretton, Robyn Williams, Margaret Rose and Mervyn Horder.

8.28 m. (51 boxes and 4 folio boxes)

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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. (Lib...