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# J. J. C. Smart

(1920–2012)   Philosopher

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J. J. C. Smart was a philosopher.

## Quick Facts About J. J. C. Smart

Born September 16, 1920

Died October 6, 2012

Profession Philosopher

## About J. J. C. Smart

Australian philosopher and academic (1920–2012)... \| John Jamieson Carswell Smart was a British-Australian philosopher who was appointed as an Emeritus Professor by the Australian National University. He worked in the fields of metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, and political philosophy. He wrote several en

##  Quotes by J. J. C. Smart

> [An important tradition within westren philosophy believes in the primacy of natural science as a guide to truth. This is sometimes met…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/an-important-tradition-within-westren-philosophy-believes-in-the/)

J. J. C. Smart

[Allegiance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/allegiance/)

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> [Indeterminism does not confer freedom on us: I would feel that my freedom was impaired if I thought that a quantum mechanical…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/indeterminism-does-not-confer-freedom-on-us-i-would-feel-that-my/)

J. J. C. Smart

[Brain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/brain/)

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> [For emotional reasons, connected with my affection for my parents, I was a reluctant atheist, but giving up religion brought peace of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/for-emotional-reasons-connected-with-my-affection-for-my-parents-i/)

J. J. C. Smart

[Affection](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/affection/)

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