William Leslie Davidson Explained
William Leslie Davidson (1848–1929) was a Scottish philosopher.[1]
Early life
Davidson was born and raised in Old Rayne, a village in the north-east of Scotland, near Aberdeen.
He was educated at Aberdeen University before embarking on a career and life dedicated to philosophy.[2]
During the First World War, Davidson fought as a colonel in the Royal Field Artillery.
Death
Davidson died in Aberdeen in 1929.[1]
Quotes
He is known for coining the following quote from his book, Recent Theistic Discussion:
“A mind not wholly wishful to reach the truth, or to rest it in or obey it when found, is to that extent a mind impervious to truth an incapable of unbiased belief.”
Selected publications
- The Logic of Definition: Explained and Applied, Longmans, London, 1885.
- Theism As Grounded in Human Nature: Historically and Critically Handled. Being the Burnett Lectures for 1892, Longmans, Green, London, 1893.
- The Stoic Creed, T. & T. Clark, Edinburgh, 1907.[3]
- Leading and Important English Words: Explained and Exemplified. An Aid to Teaching, Longmans, London, 1909.
- Political Thought in England: The Utilitarians from Bentham to Mill, Williams and Norgate, London, 1915. (Home University Library of Modern Knowledge)
- Recent Theistic Discussion, T. & T. Clark, Edinburgh, 1921.
Notes and References
- http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095702290 William Leslie Davidson.
- Web site: OVERVIEW: William Leslie Davidson. Oxford Reference.
- Review of The Stoic Creed by William L. Davidson. The Athenaeum. 4159. July 13, 1907. 37.
