Frederick Copleston

Frederick Copleston was a British catholic priest, philosopher, historian and writer (1907–1994). He was born at Taunton and died at London.

Also recorded as Frederick Charles Copleston, SJ.

Overview

Born at Taunton in 1907, died at London in 1994.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Frederick Charles Copleston, SJ. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Catholic Church.

He was the child of Frederick Selwyn Copleston and Norah Margaret Little.

Career and activity

Frederick Copleston worked in historian, history of philosophy, history, philosophy and Catholicism.

He was employed by Heythrop College, University of London and Pontifical Gregorian University. He belonged to British Academy and Society of Jesus.

Catalogued works

38 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

A History of Philosophy. Uma história da filosofia - Vol. IV. Uma história da filosofia - Vol. III. Uma História Da Filosofia. A History of Philosophy, Vol. 3. Friedrich Nietzsche. Contemporary philosophy. Contemporary Philosophy Studies of Logical Positivism and Existentialism. A History of Philosophy, Vol. 2 Mediaeval Philosophy, Part 2 Albert the Great to Duns Scotus. Historia de la filosofía IV. A History of Philosophy Volume V Modern Philosophy. History of Philosophy -- Mediaeval Philosophy, Greece and Rome (History of Philosophy Volume 1, Part 1).

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

DOWNLOADS A History of Philosophy: The Condensed Copleston by Anthony Carroll, Frederick Copleston, 2026. Copleston, Frederick Selwyn, (14 Sept. 1850–23 Oct. 1935), JP Somerset, Who Was Who, 2007. Copleston, Frederick Charles (1907–1994), philosopher and Jesuit, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004. Copleston, Frederick: <i>A History of Philosophy: The Condensed Copleston</i> A History of Philosophy: The Condensed Copleston. By Frederick CoplestonSJ. Edited by CarrollAnthony. London: Bloomsbury, 2025. Pp. x + 486. $45 (hb); $31.50 (eb)., Theological Studies, 2025. Copleston, Frederick Charles (1907–94), The Dictionary of Twentieth-Century British Philosophers, 2005.

In detail

Frederick Copleston studied at Heythrop College, University of London, Marlborough College and St John's College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is historian, history of philosophy and history.

Employment is recorded with Heythrop College, University of London and Pontifical Gregorian University. Membership is recorded of British Academy.

Works named in the authority record are A History of Philosophy.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the British Academy and Aquinas Medal.

Chronology

  1. 1907Frederick Copleston born at Taunton.
  2. 1994Frederick Copleston died at London.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Frederick Copleston”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q981839: Frederick Copleston

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