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# David Oderberg

(1963)   Philosopher

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David Oderberg is a philosopher.

## Quick Facts About David Oderberg

Born January 1, 1963

Profession Philosopher

## About David Oderberg

Australian philosopher... \| David Simon Oderberg is an Australian philosopher of metaphysics and ethics based in Britain since 1987. He is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading. He describes himself as a non-consequentialist or a traditionalist in his works. Broadly speaking, Oderberg places himself in opposit

##  Quotes by David Oderberg

> [Logic is essentially a tool for getting at truth; it is the tool, for without it no reasoning is possible in any…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-oderberg/logic-is-essentially-a-tool-for-getting-at-truth-it-is-the-tool-for/)

[David Oderberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-oderberg/)

[Logic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/logic/)

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> [A state may launch a pre-emptive strike if it has very good reason for thinking that another state is preparing for war.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-oderberg/a-state-may-launch-a-pre-emptive-strike-if-it-has-very-good-reason/)

[David Oderberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-oderberg/)

[Preparing for war](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/preparing-for-war/)

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