Occupation: Philosopher; Educator
Born: New York, New York, January 19, 1938
Education:
PhD, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1964)
MA, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1962)
Postgraduate Coursework, University of Lille (1959-1960)
AB, Georgetown University, Washington, DC (1959)
Career:
Arthur G. Hansen Distinguished Professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2001-Present)
Professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (1976-2001)
Associate Professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (1973-1976)
Lecturer, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (1972)
Associate Professor, Yale University, New Haven (1970-1973)
Assistant Professor, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1966-1970)
Instructor of Philosophy, Yale University, New Haven, CT (1964-1966)
Career Related:
Senate Chairman, Purdue University (2004-2005); Fulbright Lecturer Sofia University, Bulgaria (1997); Lecturer, Korcula Summer School, Yugoslavia (1973); Lecturer, Korcula Summer School, Yugoslavia (1971)
Creative Works:
Editor, “Social and Political Philosophy” (2006); Co-editor, “The Idea of Values” (2003); Co-editor, “Calvin O. Schrag and the Task of Philosophy after Postmodernity” (2002); Author, “From Yugoslav Praxis to Global Pathos (2001); Author, “Philosophical Reflections on the Changes in Eastern Europe” (1999); Editor, “Sartre and Existentialism, Eight Volumes” (1997); Author, “Social and Political Philosophy” (1994); Author, “Sartre’s Political Theory” (1991); Co-editor, “Phenomenology in a Pluralistic Context” (1983); Co-author, “Demokrati og Autoritet” (1980); Author, “Social Theory at a Crossroads” (1980); Author, “The Philosophy of Marx” (1977); Author, “Fundamental Change in Law and Society” (1970)
Awards:
Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017); Honoree, Distinguished Humanitarian (2017); Honoree, Decorated Chevalier, Ordre Des Palmes Académiques; Recipient, Silver Medal, Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences
Memberships:
Member, Bureau, International Council Philosophy and Human Sciences (2014-Present); Past President, Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de Philosophie (2013-Present); Member, Steering Committee, Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de Philosophie (1998-Present); President, Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de Philosophie (2008-2013); Secretary General, Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de Philosophie (2003-2008); President, North American Society for Social Philosophy (2000-2005); Vice President, North American Society for Social Philosophy (1997-2000); President, American Society of Philosophy in the French Language (1994-1996); Member, Board of Directors, Chairman, Committee on International Cooperation, American Philosophical Association (1992-1995); Chairman, Board of Directors, Sartre Society of North America (1991-1993); President, Indiana Conference, American Association of University Professors (1988-1989); Chairman, Board of Directors, Sartre Society of North America (1985-1988); President, Purdue Chapter, American Association of University Professors (1983-1986); Executive Co-Secretary, Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy (1977-1980); Member, American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy
Family:
Son of William Joseph McBride and Irene May (Choffin) McBride
Married: Angela Barron (6/12/1965)
Children: Catherine; Kara
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
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Who’s Who in the Midwest – 2016, 42nd Edition (pub. 2015)
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