Henry Sidgwick

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Henry Sidgwick

Philosophy

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Ethics

#7

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Epistemology

#42

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Logic

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Why Is Henry Sidgwick Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Henry Sidgwick was an English utilitarian philosopher and economist. He was the Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge from 1883 until his death, and is best known in philosophy for his utilitarian treatise The Methods of Ethics. He was one of the founders and first president of the Society for Psychical Research and a member of the Metaphysical Society and promoted the higher education of women. His work in economics has also had a lasting influence. In 1875, with Millicent Garrett Fawcett, he co-founded Newnham College, a women-only constituent college of the University of Cambridge. It was the second Cambridge college to admit women, after Girton College. In 1856, Sidgwick joined the Cambridge Apostles intellectual secret society.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Henry Sidgwick?

Henry Sidgwick is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Cambridge

What Are Henry Sidgwick's Academic Contributions?

Henry Sidgwick has made the following academic contributions:

• The Methods of Ethics