William Mitchell (philosopher)
- William Mitchell (philosopher)
Sir William Mitchell (March 27,1861 – June 24,1962) was Professor of English Language, Literature and Mental and Moral Philosophy at the University of Adelaide from 1894–1922, Vice-Chancellor 1916–1942 and Chancellor 1942–1948.
Mitchell wrote about issues overlapping philosophy of mind and science, neurology, quantum theory and philosophical psychology.
His work is the subject of a book by W. Martin Davies, "The philosophy of Sir William Mitchell, 1861–1962 : a mind's own place" (2003) ISBN 0773467335.
He is also the benefactor of [http://www.adelaide.edu.au/prizes/humss/humanities/prof_sir_william_mitchell_level_II.html The Professor Sir William Mitchell Prize for Philosophy, Level II] , and gives his name to the South Australian Electoral District of Mitchell.
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