Richard B. Brandt
Richard B. Brandt
Fellow: Awarded 1943
Field of Study: Philosophy
Competition: US & Canada
Swarthmore College
As published in the Foundation’s Report for 1943–44:
BRANDT, RICHARD BOOKER. Appointed for studies in the field of moral philosophy, in particular an investigation of principles governing ethical approval and disapproval; tenure, twelve months from August 1, 1945.
Born October 17, 1910, Wilmington, Ohio. Education: Denison University, B.A., 1930; Cambridge University, B.A., 1933; University of Tübingen, 1934–35; Yale University, Ph.D., 1936.
Instructor in Philosophy, 1937–41, Assistant Professor, 1941—, Swarthmore College.
Publications: The Philosophy of Schleiermacher, 1941. Articles in Journal of Philosophy, Ethics, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research.