Alexander Meiklejohn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexander Meiklejohn
Occupation	Philosopher
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1872(1872-02-01)
Age	152
Date Of Death	December 17, 1964, Berkeley, CA
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Alexander Meiklejohn Biography

Alexander Meiklejohn is one of the most popular and richest Philosopher who was born on February 1, 1872 in England, England, United Kingdom. English-born philosopher and academic who became a notable proponent of free speech. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by JFK and it was presented to him by LBJ, and was also presented with the Rosenberger Medal in 1959.

Meiklejohn was chosen by President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s as the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom.

He was one of eight sons born to a Scottish-British family in Lancashire, England. When he was eight years old, he moved with his family to Rhode Island.

Alexander Meiklejohn Net Worth

Alexander Meiklejohn is one of the richest Philosopher from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexander Meiklejohn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Brown University and later earned a Ph.D. in philosophy from Cornell.

He was the president of Amherst College from 1912-1924, and he was also a prominent member of the ACLU’s National Committee.

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Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular Philosopher. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alexander Meiklejohn celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Alexander Meiklejohn

1. Alexander Meiklejohn was an American philosopher and educator.
2. He was born on February 3, 1872, in New Jersey.
3. Meiklejohn served as the president of Amherst College from 1912-1924.
4. He believed in free speech and academic freedom.
5. Meiklejohn founded the Experimental College at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
6. He taught at Brown University for over a decade.
7. Meiklejohn’s philosophy emphasized democratic values and civic engagement.
8. He died on December 17, 1964, in Massachusetts at age 92.
9. His ideas continue to influence education policy today.
10. Meiklejohn is remembered as a champion of intellectual freedom and democracy.

What is the Meiklejohnian theory?

Meiklejohnian absolutism is the belief espoused by Alexander Meiklejohn, that the purpose of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution is to keep the electorate informed, thereby creating self-governance.

Who was an advocate for the First Amendment?

James Madison (1751–1836), the chief author of the Bill of Rights and thus of the First Amendment, was the foremost champion of religious liberty, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press in the Founding Era.

Who was an advocate for free speech?

The philosopher Alexander Meiklejohn (1872–1964), a passionate advocate for free speech, wrote extensively on both educational theory and the First Amendment.

What Does the First Amendment Mean University of chicago Law Review 20

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In “What Does the First Amendment Mean” (University of Chicago Law Review 20 [Spring 1953]), he explained further that the First Amendment guarantees the political freedom of the people of the United States by ensuring that they are presented with open discussions of all issues, even from unpopular viewpoints.

What is the primary goal of free speech in Meiklejohnian theory?

A primary goal of free speech in Meiklejohnian theory is: the voting of wise decisions.