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2017 in philosophy

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Deaths

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David Archard is a British moral philosopher who is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Queen's University Belfast. He is known for his work on children and families.

References

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  4. Jennifer Schuessler (October 3, 2017). "Onora O'Neill Wins $1 Million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy". The New York Times .
  5. André Tosel, philosophe niçois de renom, nous a quittés. (in French)