Galen Strawson Quotes
A collection of quotes by Galen Strawson.
Galen Strawson is a prominent philosopher and writer known for his work in the field of philosophy of mind and metaphysics. He was born in 1952 in London, England, and is the son of the renowned philosopher P.F. Strawson. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford and later pursued postgraduate studies in philosophy at the University of Cambridge, where he completed his Ph.D.
Strawson has held several academic positions throughout his career, including teaching at the University of Oxford and the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. He has also been a visiting professor at various universities, such as Rutgers University in the United States and the University of São Paulo in Brazil.
Known for his insightful and thought-provoking ideas, Strawson has written extensively on various philosophical topics. His work often centers around the nature of consciousness, personal identity, determinism, and free will. His arguments challenge popular beliefs and offer alternative perspectives on these subjects.
Notable works by Galen Strawson include "The Bounds of Sense: An Essay on Kant's Critique of Pure Reason" (1986) and "Selves: An Essay in Revisionary Metaphysics" (2009), which have been influential within the philosophical community. Strawson's contributions to the field have earned him international recognition and made him a leading figure in contemporary philosophy.
