Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy
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The Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy is a prestigious endowed chair in philosophy at the University of Oxford, historically associated with leading figures in analytic philosophy.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy canonical | 5 |
| Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Oxford | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy Context triple: [Gilbert Ryle, positionHeld, Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy]
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Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge
The Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge is a prestigious endowed chair in philosophy focused on the study and teaching of ethics and moral theory at the university.
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High Steward of the University of Cambridge
The High Steward of the University of Cambridge is a senior ceremonial and judicial officer of the university, traditionally held by a distinguished public figure who advises on legal and constitutional matters.
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Lucasian Professor of Mathematics
The Lucasian Professor of Mathematics is a prestigious endowed chair in mathematics at the University of Cambridge, historically held by some of the world's most influential scientists.
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Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge
A Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge is an academic member of the college’s governing body, typically involved in teaching, research, and the administration of the University of Cambridge institution.
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Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge
The Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge is a prestigious endowed chair in astronomy and related physical sciences, historically held by leading figures in astrophysical research and teaching at the university.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy Target entity description: The Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy is a prestigious endowed chair in philosophy at the University of Oxford, historically associated with leading figures in analytic philosophy.
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A.
Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge
The Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge is a prestigious endowed chair in philosophy focused on the study and teaching of ethics and moral theory at the university.
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B.
High Steward of the University of Cambridge
The High Steward of the University of Cambridge is a senior ceremonial and judicial officer of the university, traditionally held by a distinguished public figure who advises on legal and constitutional matters.
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C.
Lucasian Professor of Mathematics
The Lucasian Professor of Mathematics is a prestigious endowed chair in mathematics at the University of Cambridge, historically held by some of the world's most influential scientists.
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D.
Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge
A Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge is an academic member of the college’s governing body, typically involved in teaching, research, and the administration of the University of Cambridge institution.
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E.
Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge
The Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge is a prestigious endowed chair in astronomy and related physical sciences, historically held by leading figures in astrophysical research and teaching at the university.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic position
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endowed chair ⓘ professorship ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline | analytic philosophy ⓘ |
| academicStatus | senior professorship ⓘ |
| affiliation | Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Magdalen College, Oxford
NERFINISHED
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analytic tradition in philosophy ⓘ |
| chairType | metaphysical philosophy chair ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| endowedBy | Magdalen College, Oxford NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| field |
metaphysics
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philosophy ⓘ |
| hasAcademicRank | professor ⓘ |
| hasDomain | theoretical philosophy ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
graduate training in philosophy at Oxford
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philosophical research at Oxford ⓘ |
| hasNotableHolder |
Arthur Prior
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Gilbert Ryle ⓘ H. H. Price ⓘ H. A. Prichard ⓘ
surface form:
Harold Arthur Prichard
John Cook Wilson ⓘ John Hawthorne ⓘ Michael Dummett ⓘ P. F. Strawson ⓘ Robin Le Poidevin ⓘ Timothy Williamson ⓘ William Kneale ⓘ |
| inception | 1859 ⓘ |
| isConsidered | prestigious chair in philosophy ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Waynflete Professorships ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
England
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Oxford ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ University of Oxford ⓘ |
| namedAfter | William Waynflete ⓘ |
| notableFor |
contributions to epistemology
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contributions to metaphysics ⓘ contributions to philosophy of language ⓘ influence on analytic philosophy ⓘ |
| scope | metaphysical aspects of philosophy ⓘ |
| selectionMethod | appointment by University of Oxford ⓘ |
| tenure | usually tenured ⓘ |
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Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Gilbert Ryle
this entity surface form:
Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Oxford