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Eslick, Leonard James (1914-1991)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1914-11-08 - 1991-04-06

Biography

Leonard James Eslick was a Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University who specialized in metaphysics and was instrumental in developing SLU’s Department of Philosophy. Born in Denver in 1914, he received his A.B. from the University of Chicago in 1934, his M.A. from Tulane University in 1936, and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 1939. After graduation, he taught at Drake University and St. John’s College in Annapolis and also served in the army during WWII. After coming to Saint Louis University in 1948, he became a notable scholar of metaphysics who wrote on Thomism, Aristotle, and Plato, and was also known for advocating for the importance of theoretical inquiry in the liberal arts. Eslick also moderated the Philosophy Club and was an active member on campus until his retirement in 1985. He was married to Florence Elizabeth “Betty” Eslick, and an endowed chair was created in their honor. He died in 1991 after a heart attack.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Leonard J. Eslick Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 684
Scope and Contents The Leonard J. Eslick Collection contains the research and academic materials of an influential Professor who taught at Saint Louis University for 37 years and contributed to the development of the Department of Philosophy. The Leonard and Elizabeth Eslick Chair Endowment was created in honor of Eslick and his wife. The papers, commentary, and teaching notes in the collection center around Eslick’s research interests in metaphysics, Thomism, Aristotle, and Plato. Notable are the papers...
Dates: 1939 - 1987
Found in: Saint Louis University Archives / Leonard J. Eslick Collection

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