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Director of the Institute of Philosophy, University of London

Barry Smith is a philosopher of language and mind, and Director of the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London's School of Advanced Study. He co-directs the Centre for the Study of the Senses, and is a frequent broadcaster, appearing on programmes such as the BBC's Masterchef and BBC Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet.

Barry Smith is a philosopher of language and mind, and Director of the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London's School of Advanced Study. He co-directs the Centre for the Study of the Senses, and is a frequent broadcaster, appearing on programmes such as the BBC's Masterchef and BBC Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet.

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