It is with great sadness that we share the news that Michael Redhead, former member of the Department and Deputy Director of the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, has passed away.

Michael Redhead (right) in discussion with Karl Popper.

Professor Michael Redhead FBA was Centennial Professor at LSE from 1999 to 2002 and served as deputy director of the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science until his death on 31st August 2020.

Prof Redhead was a towering figure in his field and a wonderful supervisor to generations of students. Those who knew him will remember him as a calm gentlemen and a magnificent colleague. He will be sorely missed.