William Mitchell (philosopher)

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Sir William Mitchell
20th-century philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy

Sir William Mitchell (27 March 1861 – 24 June 1962) was an Australian philosopher and academic. He was Professor of English Language, Literature, Mental and

Moral Philosophy at the University of Adelaide
from 1894–1922, Vice-Chancellor 1916–1942 and Chancellor 1942–1948.

Education

Mitchell was educated at the

doctor of science in 1891 from the Department of Mental Science. At Edinburgh, Mitchell's thesis was supervised by Alexander Campbell Fraser, and he was assistant to Henry Calderwood.[1]

Career

Mitchell was an enthusiast for literary societies, and was in 1883 a foundation member of the

Moral Philosophy at the University of Adelaide from 1894–1922. He also held the position of Vice-Chancellor from 1916–1942 and was Chancellor from 1942–1948.[3]

Mitchell wrote about issues overlapping

philosophical psychology.[4][5]

His work is the subject of a book by W. Martin Davies, The Philosophy of Sir William Mitchell, 1861–1962 : A Mind's Own Place (2003)

ISBN 0-7734-6733-5
.

He is also the benefactor of The Professor Sir William Mitchell Prize for Philosophy, Level II, and gives his name to the South Australian Electoral District of Mitchell.

Personal life

On 18 January 1900 William Mitchell married Marjory Erlistoun Barr Smith (1868 – 3 August 1913), fourth daughter of Robert Barr Smith. Their daughter Joanna "Nan" Mitchell (1900– ) married Major David Thompson, of Farnham House, Farnham Royal. Buckinghamshire c. 1 May 1925.

Honours

Mitchell was knighted in 1927.[6]

Footnotes

  • Davies, W. Martin (2003). "Sir William Mitchell, K.C.M.G. (1861–1962): Philosopher and Chancellor of the University of Adelaide". In Healey, John (ed.). S.A.'s Greats: The men and women of the North Terrace plaques. Kent Town, South Australia: Historical Society of South Australia.
    ISBN 0-9579430-0-8
    .

References

  1. ISBN 978-1843710967
    .
  2. ^ "Record Debating Season For Literary Union". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 28 April 1937. p. 25. Retrieved 29 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Davies 2003, p. 92
  4. ISSN 0004-8402
    .
  5. ^ Davies, W. Martin (2001). A mind's own place : the thought of Sir William Mitchell / William Martin Davies (Thesis thesis).
  6. ^ "Mitchell, William | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy".

External links

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