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'''Arthur Hilary Armstrong-''' |
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| ⚫ | Born August 13, 1909, in Hove, England; died October 16, 1997. Educator and author. Armstrong is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the philosophical teachings of Plotinus. His multi-volume translation of the Medieval philosopher's teachings is regarded as an essential tool of classical studies. Armstrong began his teaching career in 1936 at University College, in Swansea, Wales. His later teaching posts took him to the University of Liverpool and the University of Cambridge, both in England, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the Royal University of Malta, among others. His first book, The Architecture of the Intelligible Universe in the Philosophy of Plotinus: An Analytical and Historical Study, was published by Cambridge in 1940. He later served as editor of The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy. In addition to contributing articles to journals such as Classical Quarterly and Journal of Hellenic Studies, Armstrong wrote other books. His works include Plotinian and Christian Studies, Classical Mediterranean Spirituality (Volume 15 of World Spirituality), and Hellenic and Christian Studies. |
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==Family== |
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| ⚫ | Born August 13, 1909, in Hove, England; died October 16, 1997; son of W. A (clergy) and E. C. (Cripps) Armstrong; married Deborah Wilson, 1933; children: two sons, three daughters. Education: Cambridge University, B.A., 1932, M.A., 1935. Hobbies and other interests: Travel, gardening. Memberships: British Academy (fellow, 1970), American Catholic Philosophical Association. |
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==Academia== |
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University College, Swansea, Wales, assistant lecturer in classics, 1936-39; Royal University of Malta, Valletta, professor of classics, 1939-43; Beaumont College, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, classical sixth form master, 1943-46; University College, Cardiff, Wales, lecturer in Latin, 1946-50; University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, Gladstone Professor of Greek, 1950-72, professor emeritus, beginning 1972; Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Killam Senior Fellow, 1970-71, visiting professor of classics and philosophy, beginning 1972. Visiting professor, Manhattanville College, 1966. |
University College, Swansea, Wales, assistant lecturer in classics, 1936-39; Royal University of Malta, Valletta, professor of classics, 1939-43; Beaumont College, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, classical sixth form master, 1943-46; University College, Cardiff, Wales, lecturer in Latin, 1946-50; University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, Gladstone Professor of Greek, 1950-72, professor emeritus, beginning 1972; Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Killam Senior Fellow, 1970-71, visiting professor of classics and philosophy, beginning 1972. Visiting professor, Manhattanville College, 1966. |
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Acquinas Medal, American Catholic Philosophical Association, 1973. |
Acquinas Medal, American Catholic Philosophical Association, 1973. |
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==Works== |
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The Architecture of the Intelligible Universe in the Philosophy of Plotinus: An Analytical and Historical Study, Cambridge University Press, 1940. |
'''The Architecture of the Intelligible Universe in the Philosophy of Plotinus: An Analytical and Historical Study''', Cambridge University Press, 1940. |
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'''Plotinus''', (Translator) Allen & Unwin, 1953, Collier, 1962. |
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An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, Methuen, 1947, 4th edition, Methuen, 1966. |
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'''An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy''', Methuen, 1947, 4th edition, Methuen, 1966. |
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'''Christian Faith and Greek Philosophy''',(With R. A. Markus) Darton, Longman & Todd, 1960, Sheed, 1964. |
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(Editor) The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, 1967. |
(Editor) The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, 1967. |
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The Church of England, the Methodists and Society: 1700 to 1850, Rowman & Littlefield, 1973. |
'''The Church of England, the Methodists and Society: 1700 to 1850''', Rowman & Littlefield, 1973. |
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==Journals== |
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==References== |
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Contemporary Authors, published by Thomson Gale. |
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Arthur Hilary Armstrong-
Born August 13, 1909, in Hove, England; died October 16, 1997. Educator and author. Armstrong is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the philosophical teachings of Plotinus. His multi-volume translation of the Medieval philosopher's teachings is regarded as an essential tool of classical studies. Armstrong began his teaching career in 1936 at University College, in Swansea, Wales. His later teaching posts took him to the University of Liverpool and the University of Cambridge, both in England, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the Royal University of Malta, among others. His first book, The Architecture of the Intelligible Universe in the Philosophy of Plotinus: An Analytical and Historical Study, was published by Cambridge in 1940. He later served as editor of The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy. In addition to contributing articles to journals such as Classical Quarterly and Journal of Hellenic Studies, Armstrong wrote other books. His works include Plotinian and Christian Studies, Classical Mediterranean Spirituality (Volume 15 of World Spirituality), and Hellenic and Christian Studies.
Family
Born August 13, 1909, in Hove, England; died October 16, 1997; son of W. A (clergy) and E. C. (Cripps) Armstrong; married Deborah Wilson, 1933; children: two sons, three daughters. Education: Cambridge University, B.A., 1932, M.A., 1935. Hobbies and other interests: Travel, gardening. Memberships: British Academy (fellow, 1970), American Catholic Philosophical Association.
Academia
University College, Swansea, Wales, assistant lecturer in classics, 1936-39; Royal University of Malta, Valletta, professor of classics, 1939-43; Beaumont College, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, classical sixth form master, 1943-46; University College, Cardiff, Wales, lecturer in Latin, 1946-50; University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, Gladstone Professor of Greek, 1950-72, professor emeritus, beginning 1972; Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Killam Senior Fellow, 1970-71, visiting professor of classics and philosophy, beginning 1972. Visiting professor, Manhattanville College, 1966.
Acquinas Medal, American Catholic Philosophical Association, 1973.
Works
The Architecture of the Intelligible Universe in the Philosophy of Plotinus: An Analytical and Historical Study, Cambridge University Press, 1940.
Plotinus, (Translator) Allen & Unwin, 1953, Collier, 1962. An Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, Methuen, 1947, 4th edition, Methuen, 1966.
Christian Faith and Greek Philosophy,(With R. A. Markus) Darton, Longman & Todd, 1960, Sheed, 1964.
Re-discovering Eastern Christiandom: (Editor with E.J.B. Fry) Essays in Commemoration of Dom Bede Winslow, Darton, Longman & Todd, 1963.
Plotinus, three volumes,(Translator) Harvard University Press, 1966-67.
St. Augustine and Christian Platonism, Villanova University Press, 1967. (Editor) The Cambridge History of Later Greek and Early Medieval Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, 1967.
The Church of England, the Methodists and Society: 1700 to 1850, Rowman & Littlefield, 1973.
Journals
Classical Quarterly, Mind, Journal of Hellenic Studies, Journal of Theological Studies, and Downside Review. --
References
Contemporary Authors, published by Thomson Gale.