Background
Crosson, Frederick James was born on April 27, 1926 in Belmar, New Jersey, United States. Son of George Leon and Emily (Bennett) Crosson.
university dean humanities educator
Crosson, Frederick James was born on April 27, 1926 in Belmar, New Jersey, United States. Son of George Leon and Emily (Bennett) Crosson.
Bachelor, Catholic University America, 1949. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, 1950. Postgraduate, University Paris, 1952.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Notre Dame, 1956.
Instructor, U. Notre Dame, 1953-1956; assistant professor, U. Notre Dame, 1956-1962; associate professor, U. Notre Dame, 1962-1966; professor, U. Notre Dame, since 1966; dean, College Arts and Letters, 1968-1976; O'Hara Distinguished professor philosophy, College Arts and Letters, 1976-1984; Cavanaugh Distinguished professor humanities, College Arts and Letters, since 1984.
Member of North Central Association (executive commissioner 1984-1989), American Catholic Philosophical Association (president 1990-1991), American Philosophical Association, Phi Beta Kappa (senator 1982—2000, vice president 1994-1997, president 1997—2000).
Married Mary Patricia Burns, September 5, 1953. Children: Jessica, Christopher, Veronica, Benedict, Jennifer.