Joseph J. Kockelmans

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Joseph J. Kockelmans (December 1, 1923 - September 28, 2008) was a Dutch born American philosopher and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the Pennsylvania State University. [1] [2]

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Kockelmans is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

References

  1. "Distinguished Professorships — College of the Liberal Arts". The Pennsylvania State University. Archived from the original on 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  2. "Joseph J. Kockelmans". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved 30 November 2021.