Hywel Lewis
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Hywel David Lewis (21 May 1910 – 6 April 1992) was a Welsh theologian and philosopher.[1] He was best known for his defence of dualism and personal survival.[2]
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Hywel David Lewis | |
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Born | 21 May 1910 Llandudno, Wales |
Died | 6 April 1992 Normandy, Guildford |
Occupation(s) | university professor, philosopher, theologian |
Spouse | Megan Jones m. 1943 d. 1962. (Kate Alice) Megan Pritchard m. 1965 |
Relatives | brother: Alun Tudor Lewis [cy], writer (1905–1986) |
Academic background | |
Education | University College of North Wales, B.A. (1932), M.A. (1934) |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Oxford, BLitt (1935) |
Influences | H. A. Prichard, W. D. Ross |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Philosophy |
Sub-discipline | Political philosophy, ethics, the philosophy of religion |
Institutions | Lecturer (1936–1947), and then Professor, University College of North Wales, Professor of History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College at the University of London (1955–1977) |
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