Peter van Inwagen

Philosopher, Author

1942 –

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Who is Peter van Inwagen?

Peter van Inwagen is an American analytic philosopher and the John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He previously taught at Syracuse University and earned his PhD from the University of Rochester under the direction of Richard Taylor and Keith Lehrer. Van Inwagen is one of the leading figures in contemporary metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of action. He was the president of the Society of Christian Philosophers from 2010 to 2013.

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Born
Sep 21, 1942
United States of America
Also known as
  • Dr. Peter van Inwagen
  • Peter Inwagen
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • University of Rochester
Employment
  • University of Notre Dame

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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