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Randall Auxier was born in Leitchfield, Kentucky, and his mother was a veterinarian.
Answer: False
Explanation: Randall Auxier was born in Leitchfield, Kentucky; however, his mother was a professional church musician, not a veterinarian.
Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, Auxier attended segregated schools due to his parents' preference.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier attended integrated schools in Memphis, Tennessee, due to court orders following the Brown v. Board of Education decision, not due to parental preference for segregation.
Randall Auxier initially studied Criminal Justice at Memphis State University before returning to complete a degree in philosophy and criminal justice.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier's initial academic pursuits included Criminal Justice at Memphis State University, followed by his return to complete undergraduate degrees in philosophy and criminal justice.
Where was Randall Auxier born?
Answer: Leitchfield, Kentucky
Explanation: Randall Auxier was born in Leitchfield, Kentucky.
What was Auxier's mother's profession?
Answer: Professional Musician (Church)
Explanation: Randall Auxier's mother was a professional church musician.
How did the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. impact Auxier during his childhood?
Answer: It had a profound and continuous impact on him and the region.
Explanation: The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. had a profound and continuous impact on Auxier and the Memphis region during his childhood.
Which university did Randall Auxier attend for his initial Criminal Justice studies?
Answer: Memphis State University
Explanation: Randall Auxier initially pursued Criminal Justice studies at Memphis State University.
Randall E. Auxier, born August 7, 1961, holds joint professorships in philosophy and communication studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall E. Auxier, born August 7, 1961, holds joint professorships in philosophy and communication studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The American Institute for Philosophical and Cultural Thought (AIPCT) was co-founded by Randall Auxier in November 2016 to continue the work of the Center for Dewey Studies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The AIPCT was co-founded by Randall Auxier in November 2016, with the objective of perpetuating the endeavors of the Center for Dewey Studies.
Auxier began his academic career as an assistant professor and department chair at Oklahoma City University in the fall of 1992.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier commenced his academic tenure as an assistant professor and department chair at Oklahoma City University in the autumn of 1992.
While at Oklahoma City University, Auxier founded the OCU Institute of Advanced Theoretical Studies.
Answer: False
Explanation: While at Oklahoma City University, Auxier founded the OCU Institute of Liberal Arts, not the Institute of Advanced Theoretical Studies.
Randall Auxier accepted a position at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in the fall of 2000.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier joined the faculty of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in the autumn of 2000.
In 2017, Auxier's primary assignment at SIUC shifted from the philosophy department to the English department.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2017, Auxier's primary assignment at SIUC shifted from the philosophy department to the communications studies department, not the English department.
In 2016, Auxier was a visiting professor at the University of Warsaw's Center for American Studies, and in 2017-2018, he taught philosophy there.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2016, Auxier served as a visiting professor at the University of Warsaw's Center for American Studies, and subsequently taught philosophy there from 2017 to 2018.
What is Randall E. Auxier's primary academic affiliation?
Answer: Professor of Philosophy and Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Explanation: Randall E. Auxier's primary academic affiliation is as a Professor of Philosophy and Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
What event prompted the founding of the American Institute for Philosophical and Cultural Thought (AIPCT) by Auxier?
Answer: Southern Illinois University Carbondale's decision to cease projects of the Center for Dewey Studies.
Explanation: The founding of the AIPCT by Auxier was prompted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale's decision to discontinue projects associated with the Center for Dewey Studies.
Where did Auxier begin his academic career as an assistant professor and department chair?
Answer: Oklahoma City University
Explanation: Auxier commenced his academic career as an assistant professor and department chair at Oklahoma City University.
What institute did Auxier found and direct at Oklahoma City University?
Answer: The OCU Institute of Liberal Arts
Explanation: At Oklahoma City University, Auxier founded and directed the OCU Institute of Liberal Arts.
When did Randall Auxier move to Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)?
Answer: Fall 2000
Explanation: Randall Auxier accepted a position at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in the fall of 2000.
In 2017, Auxier's primary assignment at SIUC shifted to which department?
Answer: Communications Studies Department
Explanation: In 2017, Auxier's primary assignment at SIUC transitioned to the Communications Studies Department.
Which university hosted Auxier as a visiting professor in 2016?
Answer: University of Warsaw
Explanation: The University of Warsaw hosted Auxier as a visiting professor in 2016.
What is the primary mission of the AIPCT?
Answer: To continue the work of the Center for Dewey Studies and engage in other cultural activities.
Explanation: The primary mission of the AIPCT is to sustain the work of the Center for Dewey Studies and to undertake diverse cultural and scholarly initiatives.
Randall Auxier's doctoral dissertation focused on the history of ancient Greek philosophy.
Answer: False
Explanation: Randall Auxier's doctoral dissertation focused on theories of signs and symbols as applied to metaphysics, not the history of ancient Greek philosophy.
Auxier defends a version of process-relational metaphysics called 'analogical realism', built upon his work on analogy.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier's work includes the defense of 'analogical realism,' a form of process-relational metaphysics developed from his research on analogy.
According to Auxier, metaphysical language is divided into operational language (symbolic) and functional language (semiotic).
Answer: False
Explanation: According to Auxier, metaphysical language is divided into operational language (described as semiotic) and functional language (described as symbolic).
Auxier describes semiotic metaphysical language as diachronic, dealing with change over time.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier characterizes semiotic metaphysical language as synchronic, pertaining to a specific point in time, rather than diachronic.
Auxier suggests that semiotic reasoning, being non-monotonic, might be vulnerable to W.V. Quine's critiques of under-determination and radical translation.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier posits that the non-monotonic nature of semiotic reasoning could render it susceptible to W.V. Quine's critiques concerning under-determination and radical translation.
Symbolic language in metaphysics, according to Auxier, conveys meaning through two-term analogies based on spatialization.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to Auxier, symbolic language in metaphysics conveys meaning through three-term analogies involving temporal processes, not two-term analogies based on spatialization.
Auxier's theory defines potency as possibility limited by past actuality, and actuality as what has already occurred.
Answer: True
Explanation: In Auxier's theoretical framework, potency is defined as possibility constrained by prior actuality, while actuality refers to events that have already transpired.
Auxier believes that extensive forms of reasoning in sign-operations are guided by reflective norms that overlap with, but are distinct from, temporal symbol-thinking.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier posits that the extensive reasoning within sign-operations is governed by reflective cognitive norms. These norms exhibit overlap with, yet are distinct from, the norms governing temporal, functional symbol-thinking, which tends to be less reflective.
Auxier's work in logic focuses on treating extensional logic as the foundation for all intensive logic.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier's logical investigations focus on establishing intensive logic as the foundational element for all extensional logic, rather than the reverse.
The 'quantum of explanation' theory suggests scientific explanation relies on an irreducible unit hypothesized from concrete reality.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'quantum of explanation' theory, as proposed by Auxier and Herstein, posits that scientific explanation is predicated upon an irreducible unit derived from concrete reality.
What was the primary focus of Randall Auxier's doctoral dissertation?
Answer: Theories of signs and symbols applied to metaphysics.
Explanation: Randall Auxier's doctoral dissertation primarily focused on theories of signs and symbols as applied to the domain of metaphysics.
Auxier's theory of 'analogical realism' divides metaphysical language into which two categories?
Answer: Operational and Functional
Explanation: Auxier's theory of analogical realism categorizes metaphysical language into operational and functional language.
According to Auxier, what characterizes semiotic metaphysical language?
Answer: It is synchronic and deals with things at a specific point in time.
Explanation: Auxier characterizes semiotic metaphysical language as synchronic, focusing on phenomena at a particular temporal juncture.
How does Auxier describe symbolic language in metaphysics?
Answer: It conveys meaning through three-term analogies involving temporal processes.
Explanation: Auxier describes symbolic language in metaphysics as conveying meaning via three-term analogies that incorporate temporal processes.
The 'quantum of explanation' theory, co-developed by Auxier, posits that explanation relies on:
Answer: An irreducible unit hypothesized from concrete reality.
Explanation: The 'quantum of explanation' theory posits that explanation relies on an irreducible unit hypothesized from concrete reality.
Philosophers like Giambattista Vico, Ernst Cassirer, and Jacques Derrida influence Auxier's theories in the philosophy of culture.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier's theoretical framework in the philosophy of culture draws significantly from the works of Giambattista Vico, Ernst Cassirer, and Jacques Derrida, among others.
Auxier defines culture as originating solely from language and being distinct from the animal world.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier posits that culture originates from multiple sources of experience and is continuous with the animal world, challenging the notion that it stems solely from language or is entirely distinct from animal life.
Auxier argues that human culture is unimaginable without the contributions of animal consciousness, challenging Cassirer's emphasis on the symbol.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier contends that animal consciousness contributes fundamentally to human culture, a perspective that diverges from Ernst Cassirer's primary focus on the symbol as the defining human characteristic.
Auxier views Western individualism as a positive development and accepts the notion of Western cultural superiority.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier critically views Western individualism as a detrimental development and rejects the concept of Western cultural superiority.
Randall Auxier defends the philosophical importance of so-called 'low culture,' including rock music and popular cinema.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier advocates for the philosophical and aesthetic significance of 'low culture,' citing examples such as rock music and popular cinema in his work.
In ethics and political philosophy, Auxier is primarily influenced by existentialist thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre.
Answer: False
Explanation: In ethics and political philosophy, Auxier's primary influences are personalist thinkers such as Josiah Royce and Martin Luther King Jr., rather than existentialists like Jean-Paul Sartre.
Auxier views biological individuals as more concrete and enduring persons than communities.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier posits that communities constitute persons in a manner that is more concrete and enduring than biological individuals. He posits that individuals derive their personalities from their communities, yet possess the capacity for transcendence, while communities strive for the maximal realization of the 'beloved community'.
Auxier considers the dignity of personality to be the highest humanly recognizable value, extending this concept to non-human life.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier designates the dignity of personality as the preeminent value that humanity can recognize. He extends this concept to encompass the animal and plant kingdoms as forms of existence that, to varying degrees, exemplify personality.
Auxier argues that violence is a genuine and often necessary solution for most human problems.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier argues that violence is an aberration within human experience, given that nearly all problems are amenable to non-violent resolution. He asserts that recourse to violence is fundamentally not a genuine solution and invariably necessitates extraordinary justification.
According to Auxier, aesthetic feeling is the fundamental basis for the creation of both meaning and symbols.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier posits that aesthetic feeling constitutes the fundamental basis for both the creation of meaning and the generation of symbols, reflecting our experiential engagement with and interpretation of the world.
Auxier's aesthetic theory of music aligns completely with Susanne Langer's views on time, rhythm, and feeling.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Auxier's aesthetic theory of music shares common ground with Susanne Langer's, it diverges in its specific articulation of the relationship between time, rhythm, and feeling. He highlights the complementary nature of Langer's concepts of images and Bergson's, interpreting musical images as hybrid entities situated within both rhythmic repetition and acoustic space.
Auxier critiques science by opposing reductionist views and questioning unsupported philosophical claims made by scientists.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier's critique of science is directed against reductionist and model-centric paradigms of scientific knowledge. His work challenges narrow interpretations of evolutionary science, such as Darwinism, and scrutinizes philosophical assertions made by scientists that lack robust empirical substantiation.
Auxier believes scientific genius is fundamentally different from artistic genius, being purely analytical.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier posits that scientific genius possesses an aesthetic character comparable to that of artistic genius. He contends that the capacity to identify and articulate a 'quantum' for explanatory purposes represents a talent that refines aesthetic reflective intuition.
Auxier's theories in the philosophy of culture are influenced by thinkers such as Ernst Cassirer and:
Answer: Giambattista Vico
Explanation: Auxier's theories in the philosophy of culture are influenced by thinkers including Ernst Cassirer and Giambattista Vico.
How does Auxier's view on culture differ from Ernst Cassirer's emphasis on symbols?
Answer: Auxier posits animals possess symbolic consciousness, contributing to human culture.
Explanation: Auxier posits that animals possess symbolic consciousness, contributing to human culture, a view that contrasts with Cassirer's primary emphasis on symbols as uniquely human.
What is Auxier's perspective on Western individualism?
Answer: It is a tragic development that hinders full human development.
Explanation: Auxier views Western individualism as a tragic development that impedes the full realization of human potential.
Which of the following is considered 'low culture' by Auxier, used to illustrate philosophical views?
Answer: Popular television
Explanation: Auxier utilizes 'low culture' examples, such as popular television, to illustrate his philosophical concepts.
Auxier argues that violence is generally:
Answer: An aberration requiring exceptional justification.
Explanation: Auxier argues that violence is generally an aberration that necessitates exceptional justification.
What does Auxier identify as the fundamental basis for meaning and symbol creation?
Answer: Aesthetic feeling
Explanation: Auxier posits that aesthetic feeling constitutes the fundamental basis for both the creation of meaning and the generation of symbols, reflecting our experiential engagement with and interpretation of the world.
How does Auxier's theory of music depart from Susanne Langer's?
Answer: It emphasizes the relationship between time, rhythm, and feeling differently.
Explanation: Auxier's theory of music departs from Susanne Langer's by emphasizing the relationship between time, rhythm, and feeling in a distinct manner.
Auxier believes scientific genius is similar to artistic genius in that it:
Answer: Is aesthetic in character.
Explanation: Auxier believes scientific genius is similar to artistic genius in that it possesses an aesthetic character.
Randall Auxier became the editor of The Personalist Forum due to his interest in existentialism.
Answer: False
Explanation: Randall Auxier became the editor of The Personalist Forum due to his interest in philosophical personalism, not existentialism.
The journal 'The Personalist Forum' was renamed 'The Pluralist' in 2005 when the University of Illinois Press took over publishing.
Answer: True
Explanation: The journal 'The Personalist Forum' was indeed renamed 'The Pluralist' in 2005, coinciding with its publication transfer to the University of Illinois Press.
Oklahoma State University and the University of Chicago provided monetary support for 'The Pluralist' journal.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oklahoma State University provided monetary support for 'The Pluralist' journal; the University of Chicago is not listed as a supporter in the provided information.
'The Pluralist' became the official journal of the American Philosophical Association in 2010.
Answer: False
Explanation: 'The Pluralist' became the official journal of the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy in 2010, not the American Philosophical Association.
Randall Auxier was appointed editor of The Library of Living Philosophers series in 2001, becoming the third editor.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier assumed the editorship of The Library of Living Philosophers series in 2001, marking him as the third editor in its history.
The Library of Living Philosophers series allows critics to engage with a philosopher while they are alive, facilitating definitive discussions.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Library of Living Philosophers series is structured to enable direct engagement between critics and a philosopher during their lifetime, thereby fostering definitive scholarly dialogues.
Volumes edited by Auxier between 2001 and 2013 featured philosophers like Richard Rorty, Arthur C. Danto, and Michel Foucault.
Answer: False
Explanation: Volumes edited by Auxier between 2001 and 2013 featured philosophers such as Richard Rorty and Arthur C. Danto, but Michel Foucault was not among them during that specific period.
Randall Auxier has published on topics including the philosophy of John Dewey, limits of evolution, and the history of jazz music.
Answer: False
Explanation: Randall Auxier has published on topics including the philosophy of John Dewey and the limits of evolution; the history of jazz music is not listed as a subject of his publications in the provided data.
Some of Auxier's recent works include 'Metaphysical Graffiti: Deep Cuts in the Philosophy of Rock' (2017) and 'The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism' (2017).
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided information confirms that 'Metaphysical Graffiti: Deep Cuts in the Philosophy of Rock' (2017) and 'The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism' (2017) are among Auxier's recent publications.
Randall Auxier's areas of specialization include American philosophy, post-Kantian continental philosophy, and philosophy of art.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Auxier's specializations include American philosophy and post-Kantian continental philosophy, his broader areas encompass process philosophy, theology, and metaphysics, rather than specifically philosophy of art as a primary specialization.
Randall Auxier co-authored 'The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism' with Gary L. Herstein.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier is a co-author of 'The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism,' collaborating with Gary L. Herstein.
Randall Auxier serves as the deputy chief editor for 'Eidos: A Journal for Philosophy of Culture' from 2017 to 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier holds the position of deputy chief editor for 'Eidos: A Journal for Philosophy of Culture' for the period spanning 2017 to 2024.
Randall Auxier served as the editor of 'The Pluralist' journal from 2006 to 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier served as the editor of 'The Pluralist' journal during the period of 2006 to 2012.
What philosophical tradition primarily influenced Auxier's decision to edit 'The Personalist Forum'?
Answer: Personalism
Explanation: Auxier's decision to edit 'The Personalist Forum' was primarily influenced by his engagement with the philosophical tradition of Personalism.
What was the original publisher of 'The Personalist Forum' before it transitioned to 'The Pluralist'?
Answer: Mercer University Press
Explanation: Mercer University Press was the original publisher of 'The Personalist Forum' before its transition to 'The Pluralist'.
Which of the following universities provided monetary support for 'The Pluralist' journal?
Answer: Oklahoma State University
Explanation: Oklahoma State University provided monetary support for 'The Pluralist' journal.
In what year did 'The Pluralist' become the official journal of the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy?
Answer: 2010
Explanation: 'The Pluralist' was designated the official journal of the Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy in 2010.
Who was featured in a volume of 'The Library of Living Philosophers' edited by Auxier in 2010?
Answer: Richard Rorty
Explanation: Richard Rorty was featured in a volume of 'The Library of Living Philosophers' edited by Auxier, published in 2010.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a subject Auxier has published on?
Answer: The history of ancient Roman law
Explanation: The history of ancient Roman law is not among the subjects listed for Auxier's publications; his published works cover areas such as Whitehead's philosophy, evolution, and rock music.
Which of the following books was co-authored by Randall Auxier?
Answer: The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism
Explanation: 'The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism' was co-authored by Randall Auxier.
For which journal does Randall Auxier serve as deputy chief editor from 2017 to 2024?
Answer: Eidos: A Journal for Philosophy of Culture
Explanation: Randall Auxier serves as the deputy chief editor for 'Eidos: A Journal for Philosophy of Culture' from 2017 to 2024.
What was Auxier's role with 'The Pluralist' journal during the period of 2006-2012?
Answer: Editor
Explanation: Auxier served as the editor of 'The Pluralist' journal from 2006 to 2012.
Randall Auxier pursued a political role as a Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2018.
Answer: False
Explanation: Randall Auxier ran as a Green Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, not the U.S. Senate.
Randall Auxier has been a radio host for WDBX Carbondale since 2001, utilizing the platform for discourse.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier has hosted a radio program on WDBX Carbondale since 2001, engaging in discussions on various topics.
Randall Auxier became active in environmental causes and politics during his time in Atlanta.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier initiated his involvement in environmental causes and politics during his period of residence in Atlanta, concurrent with his musical pursuits.
Auxier was part of the bargaining team for the SIUC Faculty Association and participated in a faculty strike in November 2011.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier served as a member of the bargaining team for the SIUC Faculty Association and participated in the faculty strike in November 2011.
Randall Auxier joined the Green Party in 2000.
Answer: True
Explanation: Randall Auxier became a member of the Green Party in the year 2000.
In 2016, Randall Auxier ran for Jackson County Board, District 3, as a Republican candidate.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2016, Randall Auxier ran for the Jackson County Board, District 3, as a Green Party candidate, not a Republican.
In what year did Randall Auxier run as a Green Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer: 2018
Explanation: Randall Auxier ran as a Green Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role or affiliation of Randall Auxier?
Answer: Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at SIUC
Explanation: The role of Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at SIUC is not mentioned as an affiliation of Randall Auxier in the provided information.
When did Auxier become active in environmental causes and politics?
Answer: Beginning with his musical explorations in Atlanta.
Explanation: Auxier became active in environmental causes and politics beginning with his musical explorations in Atlanta.
What was Auxier's role in the SIUC faculty strike in November 2011?
Answer: He was a member of the bargaining team for the SIUC Faculty Association.
Explanation: Auxier was a member of the bargaining team for the SIUC Faculty Association during the November 2011 faculty strike.
Randall Auxier joined which specific chapter of the Green Party in 2000?
Answer: Shawnee Chapter
Explanation: Randall Auxier joined the Shawnee Chapter of the Green Party in 2000.
In 2016, Auxier ran for a political office in Jackson County representing which political party?
Answer: Green Party
Explanation: In 2016, Auxier ran for the Jackson County Board, District 3, as a Green Party candidate.
Auxier identifies as a radical empiricist, influenced by philosophers like William James and Immanuel Kant.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Auxier identifies as a radical empiricist influenced by William James, Immanuel Kant is not typically cited as a primary influence for this specific philosophical stance.
Auxier holds that theology must be conducted using philosophical methods and norms, even if originating new content.
Answer: True
Explanation: Auxier maintains that theological inquiry must be conducted in accordance with the established methods and norms of philosophy. Although theology may introduce novel methodologies, these are subject to philosophical evaluation. He asserts theology's complete dependence on philosophy for its normative and methodological frameworks, while acknowledging its distinct content.
Auxier's theology generally aligns with Calvinist traditions.
Answer: False
Explanation: Auxier's theology is generally aligned with Arminian and Wesleyan Protestant traditions, not Calvinist traditions.
Which philosophical tradition does Auxier identify with regarding his method?
Answer: Radical Empiricism
Explanation: Auxier identifies his methodological approach as radical empiricism, drawing upon the philosophical traditions established by William James, Henri Bergson, and Alfred North Whitehead.
Which philosophical tradition does Auxier identify with regarding his method?
Answer: Radical Empiricism
Explanation: Auxier identifies his methodological approach as radical empiricism, drawing upon the philosophical traditions established by William James, Henri Bergson, and Alfred North Whitehead.
According to Auxier, theology must adhere to the norms and methods of which discipline?
Answer: Philosophy
Explanation: According to Auxier, theology must adhere to the norms and methods of philosophy.
What theological tradition does Auxier's theology generally align with?
Answer: Arminian and Wesleyan Protestantism
Explanation: Auxier's theology generally aligns with Arminian and Wesleyan Protestant traditions.