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J. L. Ackrill

British classical scholar (1921-2007) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 85

John Lloyd Ackrill, was an English philosopher and classicist who specialized in Ancient Greek philosophy, especially the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle.

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Awards

Fellow of the British Academy1981

About this person

Ackrill has been said to be, along with Gregory Vlastos and G. E. L. Owen, "one of the most important figures responsible for the upsurge of interest in ancient Greek philosophy among Anglo-American philosophers of the second half of this century".

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2007 · aged 85