Memoirs of a semi-detached Australian, [ca. 1997] [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 3990116
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Passmore, John, 1914-2004
- Access Conditions:
- Unavailable until access determined.
- Description:
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- [ca. 1997]
- 14 cm. (1 box)
- Summary:
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Typescript of Passmore's autobiography Memoirs of a semi-detached Australian, published in 1997. Included are Passmore's handwritten corrections and amendments.
- Biography/History:
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Philosopher and writer. Born in Manly, Passmore attended the University of Sydney, graduating with honours in literature and philosophy. He has travelled and lectured widely overseas but refused several postings in America and Europe in favour of remaining at the Australian National University. He has published books on philosophy including "One hundred years of philosophy" (1957) and "The perfectability of man" (1970).
- Related Material:
- Papers of John Passmore; located at; National Library of Australia collection MS 7613
- Source of Acquisition:
- Donated by the Hon. Barry Jones AO
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Philosophers
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2074 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 2004
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1997
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