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William James Chidley
William James Chidley (c.1860 – 21 December 1916) was an Australian philosopher with unconventional theories on sex, diet and clothing. Early life Chidley was born in Melbourne around 1860 and was adopted by John James Chidley, a toymaker and his first wife Maria, née Lancelott. His adoptive parents were followers of the teachings of Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg. Chidley attended several different schools in Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne, leaving school at the age of 13 and continuing his education by reading in Public library, public libraries. Career Chidley was apprenticed first to a solicitor and then to an architect, unsuccessfully. He began working for his adoptive father where he learned photography and developed a talent for drawing. As a younger man, Chidley supported himself by drawing for medical texts. This exposed him to various contemporary medical theories about human sexuality and Chidley formed the conviction that "there was something profoundl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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