Bernard Williams

Philosopher

Birthday September 21, 1929

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jun 10, 2003 (73)

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About

English moral philosopher who developed the ideas internal v. external reasons for action and moral luck.

Before Fame

He studied at Balliol College, Oxford, from which he graduated in 1951. He served for a year in the Royal Air Force stationed in Canada where he flew Spitfires.

Trivia

He served on several royal commissions and government committees.

Family Life

He was married to Shirley Brittain Catlin.

Associated With

He was influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche.