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John Finnis

Australian legal scholar and philosopher · Australia · On the map · Academics · Born 1940 · age 86

John Mitchell Finnis is an Australian legal philosopher and jurist specializing in jurisprudence and the philosophy of law. He is an original interpreter of Aristotle and Aquinas, and counts Germain Grisez as a major influence and collaborator.

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2019Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward2004Aquinas MedalAward1962Rhodes ScholarshipAward1940Born28 July 1940

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Companion of the Order of Australia2019
Aquinas Medal2004
Rhodes Scholarship1962
Fellow of the British Academy

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He has made contributions to epistemology, metaphysics, and moral philosophy.

Country
Australia
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
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Born 1940 · age 86