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Fellow of the British Academy
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William Ritchie Sorley
1855-11-04 – 1935-07-28
Life & Legacy
William Ritchie Sorley, FBA (; 4 November 1855 – 28 July 1935), usually cited as W. R. Sorley, was a Scottish philosopher. A Gifford Lecturer, he was one of the thinkers of the British idealist school, with interests in ethics. He was opposed to women being admitted as students to the University of Cambridge.
Occupation & Career
historian, philosopher, theologian, educator
Education
University of Edinburgh; Trinity College; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the British Academy
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the British Academy
Employer
Cardiff University · University of Aberdeen · University of Cambridge
Education & Institutions
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · Trinity College · University of Edinburgh
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Family Child
Jean Sorley
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Family Child
Charles Sorley
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Family Child
Kenneth William Sorley
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Family Spouse
Janetta Colquhoun Smith
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