Cecil Anthony John Coady, more commonly publishing as C.
A.
J.
Coady and less formally known as Tony Coady (born 18 April 1936), is a prominent Australian philosopher with an international reputation for his research, particularly in epistemology but also in political and applied philosophy.
Coady's best-known work relates to the epistemological problems posed by testimony, most fully expounded in his book Testimony: a Philosophical Study (Oxford University Press, 1990).
It was influential in establishing a new branch of inquiry within the field of epistemology.
He is also well known for his publications on issues related to political violence.
Coady is a regular commentator in the Australian media on philosophical aspects of public affairs.