Background
Nelson, Herbert James was born on August 26, 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Herbert Cecil and Beryl (Carroll) Nelson.
Nelson, Herbert James was born on August 26, 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. Son of Herbert Cecil and Beryl (Carroll) Nelson.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1960. Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1969.
Instructor in philosophy Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, 1963-1966. From assistant professor to associate professor philosophy Canisius College, Buffalo, 1968-1982. Professor Canisius University, since 1982, chair philosophy department, 1976-1990, vice president for academy affairs, since 1996.
Member American Philosophical Association, American Catholic Philosophical Association, Philosophers in Jesuit Education (founding member, president 1994-1995).
Married Nancy May Lauzau, November 26, 1964. Children: Catherine, Susan.