Howard Robinson
Encyclopedia
Howard Robinson is a British
philosopher
, specialising in various areas of metaphysics
, best known for his work in the philosophy of mind
.
(1957–1964), going up to the University of Oxford
to read P.P.E.
at Corpus Christi College
(where he earned an Exhibition
), graduating in 1967. He read for a research M.Phil.
at the University of Nottingham
(1968–1968), and continued postgraduate research at Corpus Christi College (1968–1970). In 2000 he was awarded a Ph.D.
by the University of Liverpool
for his published work (a "Staff Doctorate").
, apart from a period as Soros Professor of Philosophy at Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest
, Hungary
(1994–1996). In 2000 he was appointed Professor of Philosophy at the Central European University
in Hungary.
Since 1996 he has been a member of the East European committee of the European Society for Analytical Philosophy (ESAP), since 1999 a member of the Steering Committee of ESAP, and since 2002 a member of the Senate of the Central European University.
Since September 2007 he is The Provost (Pro-Rector) of The Central European University.
United Kingdom
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philosopher
Philosophy
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, specialising in various areas of metaphysics
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...
, best known for his work in the philosophy of mind
Philosophy of mind
Philosophy of mind is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness and their relationship to the physical body, particularly the brain. The mind-body problem, i.e...
.
Education and qualifications
Robinson received his early education at the Manchester Grammar SchoolManchester Grammar School
The Manchester Grammar School is the largest independent day school for boys in the UK . It is based in Manchester, England...
(1957–1964), going up to the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
to read P.P.E.
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
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at Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College, Oxford
Corpus Christi College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom...
(where he earned an Exhibition
Exhibition (scholarship)
-United Kingdom and Ireland:At the universities of Dublin, Oxford and Cambridge, and at Westminster School, Eton College and Winchester College, and various other UK educational establishments, an exhibition is a financial award or grant to an individual student, normally on grounds of merit. The...
), graduating in 1967. He read for a research M.Phil.
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
(1968–1968), and continued postgraduate research at Corpus Christi College (1968–1970). In 2000 he was awarded a Ph.D.
Doctorate
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by the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
for his published work (a "Staff Doctorate").
Positions held
After four years at Oriel College, Oxford as full-time stipendiary lecturer in philosophy (1970–1974) he took up a lectureship at the University of Liverpool. He stayed at Liverpool for twenty-six years, becoming first Senior Lecturer then readerReader (academic rank)
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, apart from a period as Soros Professor of Philosophy at Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
(1994–1996). In 2000 he was appointed Professor of Philosophy at the Central European University
Central European University
For other uses, see European University Central European University is a graduate-level, English-language university offering degrees in the social sciences, humanities, law, public policy, business management, environmental science, and mathematics...
in Hungary.
Since 1996 he has been a member of the East European committee of the European Society for Analytical Philosophy (ESAP), since 1999 a member of the Steering Committee of ESAP, and since 2002 a member of the Senate of the Central European University.
Since September 2007 he is The Provost (Pro-Rector) of The Central European University.
Monographs
- 1982: Matter and Sense: a Critique of Contemporary Materialism, Cambridge Studies in Philosophy (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
- 1994: Perception (London: Routledge) [paperback 2001]
Edited collections
- 1985: Essays on Berkeley: a Tercentennial Celebration, co-edited with John FosterJohn Foster (philosopher)John Foster was a British philosopher. He authored several books, among which The Case for Idealism and A World for Us: The Case for Phenomenalistic Idealism, which defend Berkelian subjective idealism....
(Oxford: Clarendon Press) [paperback 1988] - 1991: The Pursuit of Mind, co-edited with Raymond TallisRaymond TallisRaymond Tallis F.Med.Sci., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.A. is a British philosopher, humanist, poet, novelist, cultural critic and retired medical doctor.-Medical career:...
(Manchester: Carcanet Press) - 1991: Aristotle and the Later Tradition (Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy, Supp. Vol. 2), co-edited with Henry Blumenthal (Oxford: Clarendon Press)
- 1993: Objections to Physicalism (Oxford: Clarendon press) [paperback 1996]
- 1996: Berkeley's Principles and Three Dialogues (Oxford: Oxford University Press)
External links
- Howard Robinson — page at the Central European University (C.V. and full bibliography)
- Radio interview on Philosophy TalkPhilosophy TalkPhilosophy Talk is a talk radio program co-hosted by John Perry and Ken Taylor, who are professors at Stanford University. The show is also available as a podcast, available for purchase. The program deals both with fundamental problems of philosophy and with the works of famous philosophers,...