Arthur Rex Knight
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Arthur Rex Knight, was born in Wilcannia, New South Wales in Australia. He later came to Britain and became a psychologist
. In 1929 he succeeded James L McIntyre as Anderson Lecturer in Psychology
at the University of Aberdeen
. On the establishment of a Chair in the subject, in 1947, Knight became the first Anderson Professor of Psychology. Knight married a fellow psychologist Margaret Horsey
in 1936, and the couple collaborated in writing A Modern Introduction to Psychology, which was first published in 1948 and passed through many editions. He was renowned by his students as an excellent and passionate lecturer. He died of a heart attack on the 12th of March 1963, age 59 .
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
. In 1929 he succeeded James L McIntyre as Anderson Lecturer in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
at the University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen, an ancient university founded in 1495, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a British university. It is the third oldest university in Scotland, and the fifth oldest in the United Kingdom and wider English-speaking world...
. On the establishment of a Chair in the subject, in 1947, Knight became the first Anderson Professor of Psychology. Knight married a fellow psychologist Margaret Horsey
Margaret Knight (psychologist)
Margaret Kennedy Knight , , was a psychologist and humanist. Born in Hertfordshire, England, Knight went to Girton College, Cambridge University, graduating in 1926...
in 1936, and the couple collaborated in writing A Modern Introduction to Psychology, which was first published in 1948 and passed through many editions. He was renowned by his students as an excellent and passionate lecturer. He died of a heart attack on the 12th of March 1963, age 59 .