Background
Ivry, Alfred Lyon was born on January 14, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris and Belle (Malamud) Ivry.
History of Jewish and Islamic philosophy educator
Ivry, Alfred Lyon was born on January 14, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris and Belle (Malamud) Ivry.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1957. Master of Arts, Brandeis University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Brandeis University, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, England, 1971.
From assistant professor to associate professor Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1967-1974. Leon Yassenoff professor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1974-1976. Walter S. Hilborn professor Middle Eastern Studies Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1976—1989.
Skirball professor of Jewish Thought New York University, 1989—2006, professor Middle East studies, 1989—2006, professor emeritus, since 2006, director graduate studies, 1993—1995. Co-chairman Colloquium in Medieval Philosophy, Boston, 1977-1981, 84-89. Chairman Colloquium in Medieval Philosophy New York University, 1990-2000.
Director New York University Medieval and Renaissance Center, 2002-2004.
Trustee Boston Hebrew College, 1981-1987, Adjunct Professor, 1983-1990. Fellow American Oriental Society, American Philosophical Association, Association for Jewish Studies(board directors 1971-1974), Medieval Academy American, Society Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy (board directors 1985-1990, vice president 1993-1994, president 1995-1996), American Academy for Jewish Research (board directors since 1989).
Married Joann Saltzman, June 15, 1958. Children: Rebecca, Jonathan, Sara Beth, Jessica.