Quotes by John C. Eccles

About John C. Eccles:


Sir John Carew Eccles was an Australian neurophysiologist and philosopher who won the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the synapse. He shared the prize with Andrew Huxley and Alan Lloyd Hodgkin.

Author Bio


  • NameJohn C. Eccles
  • DescriptionAustralian neurophysioloigst
  • BornJanuary 27, 1903
  • DiedMay 2, 1997
  • CountryAustralia
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Neuroscientist; Physician
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society; Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Royal Medal; Order Of Australia