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Ernest Nagel Lifespan
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College of the City of New York
Nagel received a Bachelor of Science in 1923 from the College of the City of New York. This was just 12 years after he came to the USA from Bohemia and received his US citizenship in 1919. Photo:
Illustrated postcard of the College of the City of New York in New York City, photographed by H. Finkelstein and Son, published by American Art Publishing Co, 1920. From the New York Public Library. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) -
Columbia University
At Columbia University, Nagel continued his education and received a master's degree in philosophy. -
Career Beginnings
Nagel received his PhD in philosophy also at Columbia University.
This was the same time that he decided to join the faculty as a professor of philosophy. Photo:
https://www.history101.nyc/columbia-university-from-above-1922?v=256
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Columbia University Faculty
Nagel dedicated almost his entire life to Columbia University. He was a professor in philosophy and was many students first experience with the wide range of philosophy. The only exception being a one-year change in location. -
Guggenheim Fellowship Award
Nagel is awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship award for his work in the field of philosophy. This award is presented to outstanding members of the science community by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. -
Guggenheim Fellowship Award 2nd Year
Nagel is awarded the Guggenheim Award again for his contribution to the field of philosophy. -
The Structure of Science
In 1961, Nagel published a book on biology and the philosophy of biology. He also dove deeply into the topic of teleology. Photo:
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Rockerfeller University
For a year, Nagel took up a position at Rockerfeller University. -
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Return to Columbia
In 1966, Nagel rejoined Columbia University as a university professor, once again in philosophy. HE retired in 1967 but continued to be a fixture at the university even after retirement. He did this by speaking at lectures and seminars. -
Dewey Lectures
Nagel gave a series of lectures mostly focusing on teleology. He further reviewed many topics and viewpoints of his book "The Structure of Science." -
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
In 1981, according to the website, Nagel was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in the field of Humanities and Arts with a specialty in Philosophy.