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About William Prior

Research and teaching interests include ancient philosophy, ethical theory, the history of skepticism, and the philosophy of Wittgenstein. His publications include Unity and Development in Plato's Metaphysics (Open Court, 1985), Virtue and Knowledge (Routledge, 1991), Ancient Philosophy: a Beginner’s Guide (Oneworld, 2016) and numerous articles. He has edited Socrates: Critical Assessments (Routledge, 1996, 4 v.)

Positions

2013 - Present Professor Emeritus, Santa Clara University Department of Philosophy
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1994 - 2013 Professor, Santa Clara University Department of Philosophy
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1987 - 1994 Associate Professor, Santa Clara University Department of Philosophy
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1986 - 1987 Visiting Associate Professor, Santa Clara University Department of Philosophy
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Education

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1971 - 1975 Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin
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1968 - 1969 Graduate Study in Classics, Cornell University
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1964 - 1968 B.A. in Classics, Michigan State University
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Research Works (23)