William Leslie Davidson


William Leslie Davidson 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.

Selected publications