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British scholar and philosopher (–)

William Keith Chambers GuthrieFBA (1&#;August &#;&#; 17&#;May ) was a Scottish classical scholar, best known for his History of Greek Philosophy, published in six volumes between and his death.

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He served as Laurence Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Cambridge from to and as master of Downing College, Cambridge from to

Early life and education

Guthrie was born on 1 August Although of longstanding Scottish stock on both his father's and mother's side, Keith Guthrie was born and brought up in London where his father, Charles James Guthrie, pursued a career with the Westminster Bank.

After attending Dulwich College, Guthrie went up to Cambridge University in , winning the Eric Evan Spicer scholarship to Trinity College. He excelled in his studies, being supervised by, amongst others, Francis Cornford and A.&#;S.&#;F.

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