Mary Warnock, Baroness Warnock
Philosopher of morality, education and mind, and writer on existentialism (1924-2019)
Helen Mary Warnock, Baroness Warnock, CH, DBE, FBA, FMedSci (née Wilson; 14 April 1924 – 20 March 2019) was an English philosopher. She was best known for chairing an inquiry whose report formed the basis of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990. She was Mistress of Girton College, Cambridge from 1984 to 1991.
The Baroness Warnock | |
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| Born | Helen Mary Wilson 14 April 1924 |
| Died | 20 March 2019 (aged 94) |
| Alma mater | St Swithun's School, Winchester Prior's Field School Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford |
| Known for | Philosopher of morality, education and mind, and writer on existentialism |
| Board member of | Active Training and Education Trust |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Duncan Wilson (brother) |
References
change- ↑ Devlin, Hannah (21 March 2019). "Philosopher Mary Warnock dies aged 94". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ↑ O’Grady, Jane (2019-03-21). "Lady Warnock obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
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