Frederick Copleston was a Jesuit priest and historian of philosophy born in England on April 10, 1907. He is best known for his 1948 BBC radio debate with Bertrand Russell on the existence of God, which gained him widespread recognition.
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About
Jesuit priest and Historian of philosophy. He gained recognition for debating God's existence on BBC radio in 1948 with Bertrand Russell.
Before Fame
He converted to Roman Catholicism after studying at Marlborough College.
Trivia
He was appointed as a member of the British Academy in 1970.
Family Life
His parents were residing in Taunton, England, when he was born. He was raised in an Anglican family, and his uncle was Reginald Stephen Copleston, the famed Anglican bishop of Calcutta.
Associated With
He and Explorer Jacques Marquette were both well-known Jesuit missionaries.