William Leslie Davidson

William Leslie Davidson (1848–1929) was a Scottish philosopher.[1]

William Leslie Davidson
Born1848 (1848)
Old Rayne, Scotland
Died1929 (aged 80–81)
Aberdeen, Scotland
Alma materAberdeen University

Early life

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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

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Davidson died in Aberdeen in 1929.[1]

Quotes

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b William Leslie Davidson. Oxford Reference. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
  2. ^ "OVERVIEW: William Leslie Davidson". Oxford Reference.
  3. ^ "Review of The Stoic Creed by William L. Davidson". The Athenaeum (4159): 37. 13 July 1907.