Richard ArthurProfessor Emeritus, Philosophy
Overview
Richard T. W. Arthur is a philosopher specializing in early modern natural philosophy and mathematics. His main interests are time and the infinite, which he studies in both historical and contemporary contexts. He explores the views of some of the great founders of natural philosophy, such as Descartes, Newton, Einstein and Leibniz, as well as those of subsidiary figures such as Beeckman and …
McMaster Affiliations
Other Appointments
Distinguished Visiting Professor
Philosphy, University of Bristol
Background
Degrees
BA
University of Oxford (1969 - 2025)
MA
McGill University (1973 - 1976)
PhD
University of Western Ontario (1975 - 1980)
Postgraduate training
PGCE
Education, Oxford University
Contact
rarthur@mcmaster.ca
rtwarthur@gmail.com