Joyce Mitchell Cook
American philosopher
About Joyce Mitchell Cook
Lived 1933 – 2014 (aged 80). Joyce Mitchell Cook was an American philosopher, university teacher and women's rights activist.
The American Philosophical Association presents the Joyce Mitchell Cook Award biennially to a "trailblazing black woman philosopher". Yale University hosted the Joyce Mitchell Cook Conference in November 2015, where many scholars and pioneers in philosophy gathered to honor Cook. Yancy gave the inaugural address.
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Who was Joyce Mitchell Cook?
American philosopher (1933–2014)
When was Joyce Mitchell Cook born?
Joyce Mitchell Cook was born on 28 October 1933 in Sharon.
When did Joyce Mitchell Cook die?
Joyce Mitchell Cook died on 6 June 2014.
What was Joyce Mitchell Cook's occupation?
Joyce Mitchell Cook was a philosopher, university teacher and women's rights activist.
What nationality was Joyce Mitchell Cook?
Joyce Mitchell Cook was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joyce Mitchell Cook. https://biography.guide/joyce-mitchell-cook/
MLA: "Joyce Mitchell Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joyce-mitchell-cook/.
Chicago: "Joyce Mitchell Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joyce-mitchell-cook/.
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