William Molyneux | |
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Died | 11 October 1698 Dublin, Ireland | (aged 42)
Resting place | St. Audoen's Church, Dublin (Church of Ireland) |
Nationality | Anglo-Irish |
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Known for | Dublin Philosophical Society |
Spouse | Lucy Domville (1678–91; her death) |
Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society |
William Molyneux FRS (/ˈmɒlɪnjuː/; 17 April 1656 – 11 October 1698) was an Anglo-Irish writer on science, politics and natural philosophy.
He is noted as a close friend of fellow philosopher John Locke, and for proposing Molyneux's Problem, a thought experiment widely discussed.