Hugh Mellor
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Hugh Mellor (D. H. Mellor) is a British philosopher.
Mellor was born on 10 July 1938 in London. Though he studied chemical engineering at university, he subsequently took up philosophy. His main work has been in metaphysics.
Mellor was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. As a professor he was the subject of extensive media coverage as the main opponent of the conferment of an honorary degree to Jacques Derrida.
He was president of the Aristotelian Society from 1992 to 1993.
In retirement Mellor now holds the title of Emeritus Professor.
