Allan H. Coxon (22 November 1909 – 27 October 2001) was an

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scholar.

Biography

Coxon was born in

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, England, and was educated at

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and at Oriel College

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under Sir David Ross. He also studied in

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with Julius Stenzel and in

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with

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. He was appointed to the

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in 1933. He had an interest in world politics, joining the new

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at the age of 14. Except for a wartime break in

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he taught at the University of Edinburgh, first as Assistant, later as senior lecturer in Greek language and Literature. He was appointed Reader in Ancient Philosophy in 1964 and retired in 1980 at the age of 70. Coxon is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and their three children, Alice, John and Edmund. He also has seven grandchildren.

Works

''The Fragments of Parmenides: A Critical Text With Introduction and Translation, the Ancient Testimonia and a Commentary''

''The Philosophy of Forms: An Analytical and Historical Commentary on Plato's Parmenides: With a New English Translation''

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Coxon, Allan 1909 births 2001 deaths English classical scholars Classical scholars of the University of Edinburgh Academics of the University of Edinburgh British scholars of ancient Greek philosophy Academics from Derby