Michael Oakeshott
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British philosopher (1901-1990)
Key facts
- Born
- Michael Joseph Oakeshott , ( 1901-12-11 ) 11 December 1901, Chelsfield , Kent , England
- Died
- 19 December 1990 (1990-12-19) (aged 89), Acton , England
- Alma mater
- Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
- Era
- 20th-century philosophy
- Region
- Western philosophy British philosophy
- School
- British idealism Liberal conservatism
- Institutions
- Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge London School of Economics
- Main interests
- History of philosophy Intellectual history History of political thought Philosophy of religion Philosophy of history Philosophy of politics
- Notable ideas
- Adverbial conditions
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Michael
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Chelsfield
- Place of death
- Acton
- Occupation
- historian
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- Michael Oakeshott.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1901-12-11
- date of death
- 1990-12-19
- student
- Benjamin Barber
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- Michael Oakeshott
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Encyclopedic overview
Michael Joseph Oakeshott (11 December 1901 – 19 December 1990) was an English philosopher. He is known for his contributions to the philosophies of history, religion, aesthetics, education, and law.
Early life and education
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