Anthony Quinton
The Lord Quinton | |
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| Born | Anthony Meredith Quinton 25 March 1925 Gillingham, Kent, England |
| Died | 19 June 2010 (aged 85) |
| Education | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Philosopher |
| Employer | University of Oxford |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| Life peerage 7 February 1983 – 19 June 2010 | |
Anthony Meredith Quinton, Baron Quinton, FBA (25 March 1925 – 19 June 2010) was an English political and moral philosopher, metaphysician, and materialist philosopher of mind. He served as President of Trinity College, Oxford from 1978 to 1987; and as chairman of the board of the British Library from 1985 to 1990. He is also remembered as a presenter of the BBC Radio programme Round Britain Quiz.