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Anthony Kenny

Historian of philosophy and philosopher of mind — University of Oxford

Balliol College, Oxford · United Kingdom · d. 1931 — 3 August 2026

The English philosopher known for his work on medieval philosophy, Aquinas and Wittgenstein. The four-volume 'A New History of Western Philosophy' is his most comprehensive work. He was Master of Balliol College from 1978 to 1989.

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Life: 1931 — 3 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Period: 20th-21st century
School: Analytic philosophy
Affiliation: Balliol College, Oxford
Areas: Philosophy of mind, History of philosophy, Medieval philosophy, Philosophy of religion
Major works: A New History of Western Philosophy (4 vols.)
Studies on Aquinas
Studies on Wittgenstein
Key concepts: Historiography of philosophy, Philosophy of action
Sources: Sir Anthony Kenny 1931-2026

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Anthony Kenny (1931-2026): the philosopher who rewrote the history of Western philosophy

Sir Anthony Kenny, the English philosopher known for his work on medieval philosophy, Aquinas and Wittgenstein, died on 3 August at the age of 95. A former Master of Balliol College, he was best known for his four-volume history of philosophy.

Anthony Kenny

World Desk·20 August 2026