Background
Clark, John Alden was born on August 27, 1907 in Ahmednagar, India, (parents American citizens). Son of Alden Hyde and Mary (Whitcomb) Clark.
Clark, John Alden was born on August 27, 1907 in Ahmednagar, India, (parents American citizens). Son of Alden Hyde and Mary (Whitcomb) Clark.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1929. Master of Arts, Harvard, 1930, Doctor of Philosophy, 1935.
Instructor philosophy Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1933-1935. Assistant professor Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, 1935-1937, associate professor, 1937-1939. Associate professor of University North Carolina, Greensboro, 1939-1941.
Member of faculty Colby College, Waterville, Maine, 1946, professor, 1952-1972, department chairman philosophy and religion, 1952-1971, professor emeritus, 1972-1974.
Visiting professor Unity (Maine) College, 1972-1974. Researcher Columbia, 1941-1942, U. Edinburgh (Scotland), 1954-1955.
Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Fulbright lecturer Ahmednagar College, U. Poona (India), 1961-1962. Member American Philosophical Association, Society Religion Higher Education.
Member United Church Christ.
Married Mary Ann Scott, May 5, 1943. Children: Alice (Mistress Jayant L. Chhaya), Evelyn (Mistress Marvin R. Farbman), Alden Lee.