Robert Merrihew Adams

Philosopher

Birthday September 8, 1937

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Apr 16, 2024 (86)

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About

American philosopher best known for his thoughts on metaphysics, religion, and morality.

Before Fame

He landed his first teaching job at UCLA where he worked extensively before moving to Connecticut to teach at Yale.

Trivia

He was selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1991.

Family Life

He married Marilyn McCord Adams, a fellow philosopher.

Associated With

He taught at Yale University for a number of years, the same university actor Paul Giamatti attended.