Another of the wonderful professors from our days at Vanderbilt, Dr. John Compton has died.
According to his death notice in today's TENNESESSEAN (January 21), he joined the newly formed Philosophy Department at the University in 1952 and began 46 years of teaching as well as serving as Department Chairman for many years. I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Compton as my teacher in a couple of classes and I fully agree with his obituary which states that he was "known for his infectious exberance and ability to connect with students."
His wonderful teaching was recognized during his career as he won both the Chancellor's Cup and the Sarratt Prize for excellence in teaching. He assumed professor emeritus status in 1998 but remained active (as he did while teaching) as a "determined civil rights activist" and "to champion social justice and environmental causes. "
Here is the full obituary which includes the interesting fact that his father (Arthur Holly Compton) was a Nobel Prize winner in Physics.....
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?n=john-joseph-compton&pid=169190505&fhid=5651
Dr. Compton was 85 years old. May he rest in peace.
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