John Edwin Smith (May 27, 1921 - December 7, 2009) was an American philosopher and Clark Professor of Philosophy at Yale University. He served as president of the American Philosophical Society, Eastern Division, the American Theological Society, the Metaphysical Society of America, the Hegel Society of America and the C.S. Peirce Society.[1][2]

John Edwin Smith
BornMay 27, 1921
Brooklyn
DiedDecember 7, 2009
Arlington, Va
Era21st-century philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy

References edit

  1. ^ Fox, Margalit (22 December 2009). "John Edwin Smith, Philosopher and Author, Dies at 88". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "In Memoriam: John Edwin Smith, Celebrated Philosopher and Editor". 15 January 2010.