H. J. McCloskey

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H. J. McCloskey

Philosophy

#2711

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#4541

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Ethics

#276

World Rank

#326

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H. J. McCloskey's Degrees

• PhD Philosophy University of Oxford
• Bachelors Philosophy University of Melbourne

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Why Is H. J. McCloskey Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Henry John McCloskey was an Australian moral philosopher and writer. McCloskey was Professor of Philosophy at La Trobe University in Melbourne. After graduating from the University of Melbourne, he had appointments at the University of Western Australia and the University of Melbourne before taking up a chair at La Trobe. He was president of the Australasian Association of Philosophy in 1978. McCloskey is known for his sheriff scenario, a thought experiment he used to criticize "extreme" utilitarianism, or what later came to be known as act utilitarianism.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With H. J. McCloskey?

H. J. McCloskey is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Oxford
• University of Melbourne
• Australian National University