Background
Oliver, James Willard was born on August 3, 1912 in Webb City, Missouri, United States. Son of James Walter and Emma (Thurtell) Oliver.
Oliver, James Willard was born on August 3, 1912 in Webb City, Missouri, United States. Son of James Walter and Emma (Thurtell) Oliver.
Bachelor, University Florida, 1935. Master of Arts, Harvard, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard, 1949.
Assistant professor philosophy University Florida, 1949-1953, associate professor, 1953-1959. Senior scientist Litton Industries, Canoga Park, California, 1959-1960. Associate professor University Southern California, 1960-1964.
Professor philosophy University South Carolina, Columbia, 1964-1983, professor emeritus, from 1983, chairman department, 1964-1972.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Philosophical Association, Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology, South Carolina Society Philosophy (president 1967-1968), American Association of University Professors.
Married Marjorie Elinor Burrill, November 10, 1961. 1 child, Walter Frederick.