Ross Harrison (academic)

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Ross Harrison (born 1943) is a British philosopher and academic. He served as Provost of King's College, Cambridge from 2006 to 2013. [1] [2] He was previously Quain Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London. [1] Harrison's books include "Bentham" (RKP, 1983), which explores the philosophy of Jeremy Bentham.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ross Harrison elected Provost of King's College, Cambridge". Cambridge Network. 9 May 2006. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
  2. "Ross Harrison re-elected as Provost". News. King's College, Cambridge. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Judith Mayhew
Provost of King's College, Cambridge
2006 to 2013
Succeeded by
Michael Proctor