Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy

The Knightbridge Professorship of Philosophy is the senior professorship in philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

Related Topics:
Philosophy - University of Cambridge

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

One of the oldest professorships in Cambridge, the chair was founded in 1683 by John Knightbridge, fellow of Peterhouse.

Related Topics:
Professorships in Cambridge - 1683 - Peterhouse

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Originally entitled the "Professorship of Moral Theology or Casuisticall Divinity", with the holder often known as simply the "Professor of Casuistry", the scope of the professorship was officially broadedened from merely moral philosophy to become the "Professorship of Philosophy" in 1965.

Related Topics:
Moral philosophy - 1965

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~