Arthur F. Holmes
Arthur Frank Holmes (March 15, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an English philosopher who served as Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College in Illinois, US from 1951 to 1994. He built the philosophy department at Wheaton where he taught, wrote about the philosophy of Christian education, and participated in the creation of the Society of Christian Philosophers. Wheaton College President Philip Ryken said "It would be hard to think of anyone who has had a greater impact on Christian higher education than Arthur Holmes." Holmes died in Wheaton, Illinois, on October 8, 2011, at age 87.
Arthur F. Holmes | |
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| Born | Arthur Frank Holmes March 15, 1924 Dover, England |
| Died | October 8, 2011 (aged 87) Wheaton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Wheaton College (AB, MA) Northwestern University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Philosophy professor |
| Spouse | Alice |
| Children | Paul Holmes, Mark Holmes |
| Awards | Wheaton College Teacher of the Year 1966, 1983; Illinois Professor of the Year 1987; Mark Hatfield Award (from the Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities) 1998; two (2) honorary doctoral degrees. |
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