Welcome to the University of Sydney web site devoted to John Anderson, Challis Professor of Philosophy from 1927 until 1958. The site aims to provide a comprehensive resource for study and research into the life and works of John Anderson. In addition to previously published works by Professor Anderson the site presents electronic editions of significant papers held by the University Archives. This material is made available solely for the purpose of individual research and study. Please note the conditions of use and copyright statement.

introduction to the John Anderson Archive by D M Armstrong

Anderson was the most important philosopher who has worked in Australia. A great educator, he was a profound influence on the intellectual formation of those who were his pupils. These included, but were far from being exhausted by, a number of students who went on to become philosophers themselves. An interesting biography of Anderson which, however, is more concerned to give a portrait of the man and his activities rather than consider the detail of his philosophical views, is A Passion to Oppose by the historian Brian Kennedy (Melbourne University Press, 1995). It contains a very full bibliography ...more...

sydney university press book series

Several works by Anderson have recently been published by Sydney University Press. Order forms and further information are available with the list of titles.