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Keith Yandell

1938 – 2020

American philosopher

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Lived 1938 – 2020 (aged 81). Keith Yandell was an American academic and philosopher.

Keith Edward Yandell (, Davenport, Iowa – , Madison, Wisconsin) was a philosopher of religion who became notable by his teaching and his writings.

Teaching Yandell began teaching in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1966. He had become the Julius R. Weinberg Professor of Philosophy when he retired in 2011.

Beginning in 2004 and continuing after his retirement from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Yandell became an Affiliate Professor of Philosophy at the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Yanell defended substance dualism.

Education Yandell earned a BA and an MA from Wayne State University. He received a PhD from Ohio State University.

His fields of expertise include: History of modern philosophy, Metaphysics, Philosophy of religion, Ethics, and Indian philosophy.

Works Yandell has over 60 articles and reviews in journals listed in EBSCO. His books including those co-authored or edited include the following:

In addition to books, Yandell has published essays on Anselm, miracles, and religious language; as well as a series of articles on the problem of evil; a series of articles on the epistemic status of religious experience; a series of articles on Hume's philosophy of religion; a series of articles on the supposed ineffability of religious beings or experiences; a series of articles on Indian philosophy; a series of articles on religion and morality; and a series of articles on philosophical issues concerning Christian theology, especially concerning the nature of God. He was working on metaphysical issues in the philosophy of religion and on religious pluralism.

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Ohio State University
Employers
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Also known as
Keith E. Yandell, Keith Edward Yandell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith Yandell?

American philosopher

When was Keith Yandell born?

Keith Yandell was born on 16 July 1938 in Davenport.

When did Keith Yandell die?

Keith Yandell died on 28 April 2020.

What was Keith Yandell's occupation?

Keith Yandell was an academic and philosopher.

What nationality was Keith Yandell?

Keith Yandell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Yandell

· Wikidata: Q6385259

· DBpedia: Keith Yandell

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