John Compton

American philosopher

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Also known as John Joseph Compton · John J. Compton

Born: 1929
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Died: January 18, 2014
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, 2014
Occupation: academic
Education: Yale University
Employer: Vanderbilt University

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John Joseph Compton was an American philosopher and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. Compton was a president of the Metaphysical Society of America (1979). He was the son of Arthur Compton.

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Sex or gender: male
Father: Arthur Holly Compton
Given name: John

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