LAFAYETTE, Ind., June 18,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- William
McBride, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who's Who
as a Top Educator for his remarkable contributions to the field of
Education and in recognition of his role as an Arthur G. Hansen
Distinguished Professor at Purdue University.
Garnering over fifty years of experience in the field of
education, Dr. William McBride has
led an impressive career. Throughout his acclaimed career, Dr.
McBride has gained extensive expertise in the areas of Social and
Political Philosophy, Legal Philosophy, and Continental European
Philosophy. In his previous years, Dr. McBride taught at
Yale University for nearly a decade and
has lectured at Northwestern
University, Sofia University in
Bulgaria, and the Korcula Summer School.
Encountering people with a different professional orientation that
they have thought superior to all others, Dr. McBride distinguishes
this crucial factor as one of the prime challenges he has faced
throughout his career. When asked his advice to newcomers in the
industry, Dr. McBride notes the importance of retaining a
commitment to the truth as he or she sees it, and not be daunted by
initial setbacks, if such there are, in seeking employment.
An academic scholar, Dr. McBride earned an AB from Georgetown University. Thereafter, Dr. McBride
attended the University of Lille
from 1959 to 1960, where he was a Fulbright Fellow. Later, Dr.
McBride attended Yale University where
he obtained his Master of Arts degree as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow in
1962. He then went on to receive his Ph.D. at Yale in 1964 and was
awarded a Social Science Research Council Fellowship.
Remaining abreast of the latest industry developments, Dr. McBride
is an active member of several international and national scholarly
organizations including the International Federation of
Philosophical Societies (FISP), of which he was President from
2008-2013; the International Council for Philosophy and Human
Sciences; and the North American Society for Social Philosophy, of
which he is past President.
In light of his professional achievements, Dr. McBride has been
recognized by several elite organizations for his exemplary work in
the field including Who's Who in America; Who's Who in America
Education; Who's Who in the Midwest; Who's Who in the World. He
served as the first American Secretary-General and then President
of the International Federation of Philosophical Societies (FISP),
and gained an immense amount of international connections that led
to these positions. Dr. McBride has established himself as a
prominent figure in professional philosophy.
A respected voice in his field, Dr. McBride is well-known for
sharing his breadth of expertise. He is the author of several
written works including "From Yugoslav Praxis to Global Pathos,"
"Social and Political Philosophy," and "Social Theory at a
Crossroads."
In his spare time, Dr. McBride enjoys traveling and considers
himself a news buff.
In looking to the future, Dr. McBride hopes to publish at least one
more book, preferably more, while continuing professional
involvement globally.
Dr. McBride dedicates this recognition to Gerard F. Yates.
For further information, please visit https://www.purdue.edu/
Contact:
Katherine Green
516-825-5634
pr@continentalwhoswho.com
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