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Bernard Williams
(1929 - 2003)
English philosopher and academic
English philosopher and academic
Influential English philosopher celebrated for his work in ethics, moral psychology, and the concept of moral luck.
Born in 1929 in Westcliff-on-Sea, England, Bernard Williams became one of the most influential moral philosophers of the 20th century. Educated at Oxford University, he held fellowships and professorships at both Oxford and Cambridge. He was known for critically examining utilitarianism and deontology in works such as 'Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy' and exploring the concept of moral luck. Williams also wrote extensively on Greek tragedy and its ethical dimensions. His clear writing style and rigorous analysis earned him recognition as a leading thinker in ethics. He served as the Provost of King's College, Cambridge, and received numerous honors during his career. He passed away in 2003, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary philosophical thought.
Bernard Williams