Owen Barfield (November 9, 1898 – December 14, 1997) was a British philosopher, writer, poet, and literary critic. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and literary criticism, particularly his ideas on language, myth, and the evolution of consciousness. Barfield was associated with the Inklings, a literary group that included notable figures like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
