The Laurence Professorship of Ancient Philosophy at
Cambridge University
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts.
Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
, established =
, other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
was established in 1930 as one of the offices endowed by the bequest of Sir
Perceval Maitland Laurence
Sir Perceval Maitland Laurence (20 April 185428 February 1930) was an English classical scholar, judge in South Africa and a benefactor of the University of Cambridge and the University of Cape Town.
Early life and education
Perceval Maitland ...
; it is the oldest
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of
ancient philosophy
This page lists some links to ancient philosophy, namely philosophical thought extending as far as early post-classical history ().
Overview
Genuine philosophical thought, depending upon original individual insights, arose in many cultures ...
in the world. One woman,
Gisela Striker
Gisela Striker (born 1943) is a German classical scholar. She is Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Classics at Harvard University and a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.
Education and career
Striker was born and educated in Ger ...
, has held the post, and seven men.
Laurence Professors of Ancient Philosophy
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Francis Macdonald Cornford
Francis Macdonald Cornford (27 February 1874 – 3 January 1943) was an English classical scholar and translator known for work on ancient philosophy, notably Plato, Parmenides, Thucydides, and ancient Greek religion. Frances Cornford, his wif ...
(1930–1939)
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Reginald Hackforth (1939–1952)
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William Keith Chambers Guthrie
William Keith Chambers Guthrie (1 August 1906 – 17 May 1981), usually cited as W. K. C. Guthrie, was a Scottish classical scholar, best known for his ''History of Greek Philosophy'', published in six volumes between 1962 and his dea ...
(1952–1973)
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Gwilym Ellis Lane Owen (1973–1982)
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Myles Frederic Burnyeat (1984–1996)
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Gisela Striker
Gisela Striker (born 1943) is a German classical scholar. She is Professor Emerita of Philosophy and Classics at Harvard University and a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.
Education and career
Striker was born and educated in Ger ...
(1997–2000)
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David Neil Sedley (2000–2014)
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Gábor Betegh (2014–present)
Cambridge University Faculty of Classics News
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1930 establishments in England