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Cultural Olympians

Cultural Olympians

by John Witheridge, John Clarke,  Anthony Kenny and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 18/06/2019
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This book is designed to explore key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of cultural leaders from Rugby School (estd. 1567).


Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers, social commentators and religious commentators are alumni of Rugby School. In this collection of essays, contributors explore the most important values that guide and challenge us today, by reflecting on the achievements of these cultural heavyweights.


This collection is edited by Patrick Derham, the current Headmaster of Rugby School.


Contributors include:




  • John Witheridge




  • John Clarke




  • Anthony Kenny




  • David Urquhart




  • Robin le Poidevin




  • A.N. Wilson




  • Andrew Vincent




  • A.C. Grayling




  • Jay Winter,




  • Ian Hesketh




  • David Boucher




  • Rowan William




  • Patrick Derham




  • John Taylor



ISBN:
9781789551457
9781789551457
Category:
Schools
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
18-06-2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Legend Press
John Clarke

John Clarke was born in New Zealand and passed away in 2017. He was one of Australia's best-known and most loved faces on TV.

A comedian, writer and actor, his appearances include the famous Fred Dagg character, 'The Gillies Report' and 'The Games'.

John's books include A Dagg at My Table, The Howard Miracle and The 7.56 Report. His novel, The Tournament, was released in the UK and US to great critical acclaim.

Anthony Kenny

Anthony Kenny has held many prestigious titles over the course of his career, including Master of Balliol College, Oxford; Warden of Rhodes House, Oxford; President of the British Academy; President of the Royal Institute of Philosophy; and Chair of the Board of the British Library. With over fifty books published in his career, his most recent works are The Enlightenment: A Very Short History (2017) and a memoir, Brief Encounters, to be published in September 2018.

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