David S. Oderberg

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David S. Oderberg (* 1963 ) is an Australian philosopher . He represents an Aristotelian essentialism and hylemorphism as metaphysics . In his work he often attacked the ethical consequentialism and the bioethical positions of his compatriot Peter Singer .

After studying at Melbourne University , Oderberg received his PhD from Oxford University . He has been a permanent resident of the UK since 1987 and is a professor at Reading University .

Works

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  • The Metaphysics of Identity over Time . London / New York: Macmillan / St Martin's Press, 1993. ISBN 0-333-59351-0
  • Moral Theory: A Non-Consequentialist Approach . Oxford: Blackwell, 2000. ISBN 0-631-21903-X
  • Applied Ethics: A Non-Consequentialist Approach . Oxford: Blackwell, 2000. ISBN 0-631-21905-6
  • Real essentialism . London: Routledge, 2007. ISBN 0-415-32364-9

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personal data
SURNAME Oderberg, David S.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Australian moral philosopher
DATE OF BIRTH 1963