Frederick Wilhelmsen
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Frederick Daniel Wilhelmsen (May 18, 1923 – May 21, 1996) was an American philosopher and professor in the Thomist
tradition. He also helped found Christendom College
and taught at the University of Dallas
for many years. He was a founding editor of Triumph
magazine. He also taught at Santa Clara University for many years. A student of Étienne Gilson
, he taught epistemology and metaphysics
in the era of renewed interest by intellectuals in the work of Thomas Aquinas
. Wilhelmsen enjoyed a lively friendship and correspndence with Marshall McLuhan
, who spent time at the University of Dallas
in the 1970s.
Wilhelmsen's works include Man's Knowledge of Reality.
Thomism
Thomism is the philosophical school that arose as a legacy of the work and thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. In philosophy, his commentaries on Aristotle are his most lasting contribution...
tradition. He also helped found Christendom College
Christendom College
Christendom College is a small Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia, United States, which is located in the Shenandoah Valley.-Educational Mission:...
and taught at the University of Dallas
University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is a private, independent Catholic regional university located in Irving, Texas, established in 1956, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. According to U.S...
for many years. He was a founding editor of Triumph
Triumph (magazine)
Triumph was a monthly American magazine founded by L. Brent Bozell, Jr. in 1966 and based in Spain. It commented on religious, philosophical, and cultural issues from the traditionalist Catholic perspective. It ceased publication in 1975.-Origin:...
magazine. He also taught at Santa Clara University for many years. A student of Étienne Gilson
Étienne Gilson
Étienne Gilson was a French Thomistic philosopher and historian of philosophy...
, he taught epistemology and metaphysics
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined. Traditionally, metaphysics attempts to answer two basic questions in the broadest possible terms:...
in the era of renewed interest by intellectuals in the work of Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas, O.P. , also Thomas of Aquin or Aquino, was an Italian Dominican priest of the Catholic Church, and an immensely influential philosopher and theologian in the tradition of scholasticism, known as Doctor Angelicus, Doctor Communis, or Doctor Universalis...
. Wilhelmsen enjoyed a lively friendship and correspndence with Marshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan
Herbert Marshall McLuhan, CC was a Canadian educator, philosopher, and scholar—a professor of English literature, a literary critic, a rhetorician, and a communication theorist...
, who spent time at the University of Dallas
University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is a private, independent Catholic regional university located in Irving, Texas, established in 1956, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. According to U.S...
in the 1970s.
Wilhelmsen's works include Man's Knowledge of Reality.