Anthony Kenny
Sir
Anthony Kenny (born
1931) is an English philosopher whose interests lie in the
philosophy of mind,
scholastic and
ancient philosophy, the philosophy of
Wittgenstein and (particularly) the
philosophy of religion. With
Peter Geach, he has made a significant contribution to
Analytical Thomism, a movement whose aim is to present the thought of St
Thomas Aquinas in the style of modern philosophy by clearing away the trappings and obscurities of traditional Thomism.
He is an Honorary Fellow of
Balliol College. He was Master of Balliol from 1978 to 1989, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of
Oxford University from 1984 to 2002. He was also president of the
British Academy.
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