David Hugh Mellor facts for kids

David Hugh Mellor (born 10 July 1938 – died 21 June 2020) was an important British philosopher. A philosopher is someone who studies big ideas about knowledge, values, and how we should live. David Mellor taught at Cambridge University, which is a very famous school in England. He was born in London.

David Mellor's Work and Life

David Mellor was a professor of philosophy at Cambridge University. He later became a Professor Emeritus, which means he was a retired professor who still had a special connection to the university. He also held a leadership role there as a Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

Leading Philosopher Groups

David Mellor was involved in several important groups for thinkers. From 1992 to 1993, he was the president of the Aristotelian Society. This is a group where philosophers meet to discuss their ideas.

He was also part of the Humanist Philosophers' Group, which is connected to the British Humanist Association. Humanists are people who believe we can live good lives based on reason and kindness, without needing a religion.

Special Honors

David Mellor received special honors for his work. He was an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. This means he was recognized for his important contributions to the study of human culture and thought in Australia.

He was also a Fellow of the British Academy for many years, from 1983 to 2008. Being a Fellow of the British Academy is a high honor for people who have done excellent work in the humanities and social sciences.

David Mellor passed away on 21 June 2020, when he was 81 years old.