Cultural Olympians : Rugby School's Cultural Leaders

This book is designed to explore key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of cultural leaders from Rugby School (estd. 1567).

Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers, social commentators and religious commentators are alumni of Rugby School. In this collection of essays, contributors explore the most important values that guide and challenge us today, by reflecting on the achievements of these cultural heavyweights.

This collection is edited by Patrick Derham, the current Headmaster of Rugby School.

Contributors include:

John Witheridge

John Clarke

Anthony Kenny

David Urquhart

Robin le Poidevin

A.N. Wilson

Andrew Vincent

A.C. Grayling

Jay Winter,

Ian Hesketh

David Boucher

Rowan William

Patrick Derham

John Taylor

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A.N. Wilson
A. N. Wilson grew up in Staffordshire, England, and was educated at Rugby and New College, Oxford. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is a prolific and award-winning biographer and celebrated novelist. He lives in North London.
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A.C. Grayling
A. C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and its Professor of Philosophy. Among his many books are The God Argument, Democracy and Its Crisis, The History of Philosophy, The Good State and The Frontiers of Knowledge. He has been a regular contributor to The Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Independent on Sunday, Economist, New Statesman, Prospect and New European. He appears frequently on radio and TV, including Newsnight and CNN News. He lives in London.
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