Emeritus Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, Professor Downie was best-known for his work in ethics and applied ethics.  Professor David Bain, current Head of Department at Glasgow, writes:

With great sadness, the Philosophy Department at the University of Glasgow would like to register the death of our greatly valued colleague, Robin Downie, emeritus Chair of Moral Philosophy.

Robin died in February, at the age of 89.  An appreciation of Robin can be found on our website here: 

https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/research/philosophyresearch/newsandevents/headline_971073_en.html. 

Those who knew Robin or his work might also be interested in:

A former student's remembrance of Robin, published in the Scottish Review:  https://www.scottishreview.net/AlanMcIntyre648a.html

An obituary in the Scotsman:  https://www.scotsman.com/news/people/scotsman-obituaries-robin-downie-professor-of-moral-philosophy-at-glasgow-university-4142665

Another obituary in the Times:  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/robin-downie-obituary-zbhb6bwp8 

Robin will be greatly missed.

Comments are open for remembrances from those knew Professor Downie, or for those who wish to comment on the significance of his work.