Scottish philosopher
William Leslie Davidson (1848–1929) was a Scottish philosopher.
Early life.
Davidson was born and raised in Old Rayne, a village in the north-east of Scotland, near Aberdeen.
He was educated at Aberdeen University before embarking on a career and life dedicated to philosophy.
During the First World War, Davidson fought as a colonel in the Royal Field Artillery.
Death.
Davidson died in Aberdeen in 1929.
Quotes.
He is known for coining the following quote from his book, Recent Theistic Discussion:
“"A mind not wholly wishful to reach the truth, or to rest it in or obey it when found, is to that extent a mind impervious to truth an incapable of unbiased belief."”
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