R. H. Tawney
English philosopher (1880–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Henry Tawney[lower-alpha 1] (30 November 1880 – 16 January 1962) was an English economic historian,[1][2] social critic,[3][4] ethical socialist,[5] Christian socialist,[6][7] and important proponent of adult education.[8][9] The Oxford Companion to British History (1997) explained that Tawney made a "significant impact" in these "interrelated roles".[10] A. L. Rowse goes further by insisting that "Tawney exercised the widest influence of any historian of his time, politically, socially and, above all, educationally".[11]
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Born | Richard Henry Tawney (1880-11-30)30 November 1880 |
Died | 16 January 1962(1962-01-16) (aged 81) London, England |
Nationality | English |
Other names | Harry Tawney |
Political party | Labour |
Movement | Christian socialism |
Spouse |
Jeannette Tawney (m. 1909) |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
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Sub-discipline | Economic history |
Institutions | London School of Economics |
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