Joad

CYRIL JOAD (1891 - 1953)

Born in Durham, Professor C.E.M Joad was a civil servant (1914-30) before becoming became head of the philosophy department at Birkbeck College, London. He wrote 47 books in all, notably a Guide to Philosophy (1936) and a Guide to the Philosophy of Morals and Politics (1938). He was best known for his appearances on the BBC radio programme The Brains Trust and for his catchphrase: 'It all depends what you mean by...' (v. Esther McCracken).

Myers Literary Guide:	The North-East
CYRIL JOAD (1891 - 1953) Born in Durham, Professor C.E.M Joad was a civil servant (1914-30) before becoming became head of the philosophy department at Birkbeck College, London. He wrote 47 books in all, notably a Guide to Philosophy (1936) and a Guide to the Philosophy of Morals and Politics (1938). He was best known for his appearances on the BBC radio programme The Brains Trust and for his catchphrase: 'It all depends what you mean by...' (v. Esther McCracken).
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