Simon Blackburn

Simon Blackburn
Blackburn in 2017
Born (1944-07-12) 12 July 1944 (age 80)
Alma mater
EraContemporary philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolAnalytic philosophy
Institutions
Academic advisorsCasimir Lewy
Doctoral students
Main interests
Notable ideas
Quasi-realism

Simon Walter Blackburn FBA (born 12 July 1944) is an English academic philosopher known for his work in metaethics, where he defends quasi-realism, and in the philosophy of language. More recently, he has gained a large general audience from his efforts to popularise philosophy. He has appeared in multiple episodes of the documentary series Closer to Truth. During his long career, he has taught at Oxford University, Cambridge University, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.