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# Anthony Weston

(1954)   Philosopher   United States

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Anthony Weston is a philosopher from the United States, best known for *A practical companion to ethics*.

## Quick Facts About Anthony Weston

Born January 1, 1954

Nationality United States

Profession Philosopher

Notable works A practical companion to ethics

## About Anthony Weston

Anthony Weston is an American writer, teacher, and philosopher. He is an author of multiple widely used primers in critical thinking and ethical practice and of a variety of unconventional philosophical books and essays.

##  Quotes by Anthony Weston

> [“Arguing face to face can be a powerful thing, and done deftly and persistently, it can reinforce and build respect itself, even…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anthony-weston/arguing-face-to-face-can-be-a-powerful-thing-and-done-deftly-and/)

Anthony Weston

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/75c/anthony-weston-81256_face-to-face_arguing-face-to-face-can-be-a-powerful-t_1384564.jpg)

> [It isn't a mistake to have strong views. The mistake is to have nothing else.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anthony-weston/it-isn-t-a-mistake-to-have-strong-views-the-mistake-is-to-have/)

Anthony Weston

[Conflict](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/conflict/)

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> [Come to a rousing end. End in style, with flair or a flourish](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anthony-weston/come-to-a-rousing-end-end-in-style-with-flair-or-a-flourish/)

Anthony Weston

[Beginning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/beginning/)

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