15 Questions
Which university did Anthony Meredith Quinton attend?
Christ Church, Oxford
Where was Anthony Meredith Quinton born?
Gillingham, Kent
What position did Anthony Meredith Quinton hold at Trinity College, Oxford?
President
Which organization did Anthony Meredith Quinton chair from 1985 to 1990?
British Library
What was Anthony Meredith Quinton's profession?
All of the above
Which of the following best describes Anthony Meredith Quinton's occupation?
All of the above
At which college did Anthony Meredith Quinton serve as President?
Trinity College, Oxford
Which organization did Anthony Meredith Quinton chair from 1985 to 1990?
British Library
Where was Anthony Meredith Quinton born?
Gillingham, Kent
Which radio program did Anthony Meredith Quinton present?
Round Britain Quiz
Which branch of philosophy studies the fundamental nature of reality?
Metaphysics
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four main branches of philosophy?
Ethics
What does metaphysics seek to answer?
Questions about what exists and what it is like
What is the etymology of the word 'metaphysics'?
Derived from the Greek words 'meta' (after) and 'φυσικά' (physiká, 'physics')
What types of questions does metaphysics study?
Questions about what it is for something to exist and what types of existence are there
Test your knowledge on the life and work of Anthony Meredith Quinton, Baron Quinton, a prominent British philosopher and academic. This quiz covers his contributions to political and moral philosophy, metaphysics, and his role as a presenter on the BBC Radio programme, Round Britain Quiz.
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