John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 49 (1990) Winner
Ray Monk
レイ・モンク
Ray Monk
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1957-02-15 （United Kingdom）
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Southampton, United Kingdom → York, United Kingdom → Oxford, United Kingdom
Career
- Occupations
- biographer, philosopher, academic, author
- Active Years
- 1979-
- Affiliations
- University of Southampton
- Influenced By
- Ludwig Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of York | Philosophy | — | M.A. | — | United Kingdom |
| University of Oxford | — | — | MLitt | — | United Kingdom |
University of York
Philosophy
Degree:
M.A.
Year of Graduation:
1979
Country:
United Kingdom
University of Oxford
Degree:
MLitt
Country:
United Kingdom
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | John Llewellyn Rhys Prize | Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1991 | Duff Cooper Prize | Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature | — | — | Royal Society of Literature | 選出 |
John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
1990
Work:
Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
Result:
受賞
Duff Cooper Prize
1991
Work:
Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
Result:
受賞
Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
2015
Organization:
Royal Society of Literature
Result:
選出
Awards & Nominations
Duff Cooper Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 36 (1991) Winner
Works
Major Works
Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
1991 Biography / PhilosophyA detailed biography of Wittgenstein that interweaves his life and philosophical development, tracing his personality, education, works, and pivotal philosophical moments.
genius and solitudeethics and responsibilitylanguage and philosophy
Bertrand Russell: The Spirit of Solitude 1872–1921
1996 Biography / History of PhilosophyThe first volume of Russell's biography covering his early to middle years, focusing on the formation of his thought, public activities, and personal struggles.
development of analytic philosophypublic life vs. private lifeformation of ideas
Bertrand Russell: The Ghost of Madness 1921–1970
2001 Biography / History of PhilosophyThe second volume covering Russell's later life, discussing his political activities, academic contributions, and personal trials and their effects.
politics and philosophypublic responsibilityrole of the intellectual
Robert Oppenheimer: A Life Inside the Center
2012 Biography / History of ScienceA biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, central to the Manhattan Project, examining his achievements as a scientist, ethical conflicts, and his treatment during the Cold War.
science and ethicswar and responsibilitypoliticization of knowledge
Bibliography
- Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius (1991)
- Bertrand Russell: The Spirit of Solitude 1872–1921 (1996)
- Russell (1997)
- Bertrand Russell: The Ghost of Madness 1921–1970 (2001)
- How to Read Wittgenstein (2005)
- Robert Oppenheimer: A Life Inside the Center (2012)
- Other essays and contributions
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- precise biographical prose incorporating philosophical insightexpository style based on detailed archival researchclear and analytic narration
- Recurring Motifs
- genius and solitudeethical responsibilityconflict between science and morality
Legacy
Ray Monk is a highly regarded philosophical biographer known for his works on Wittgenstein, Russell, and Oppenheimer; his interdisciplinary approach linking intellectual history and life narrative is widely recognized.
Academic Societies
- Royal Society of Literature (Fellow)
In Popular Culture
- Contributions to the New Statesman and appearances on C-SPAN and other media
- Appearances on podcasts such as Philosophy Bites
Trivia
- Known for biographies of Wittgenstein, Russell and Oppenheimer
- Emeritus professor at the University of Southampton (taught there 1992–2018)
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2015
- Has written on veganism