Anthony J. Lisska facts for kids
Anthony J. Lisska is a well-known professor of philosophy at Denison University. He is an expert in the ideas of St. Thomas Aquinas, an important thinker from long ago. Professor Lisska also specializes in a type of philosophy called "analytic philosophy."
Besides his work in philosophy, he loves studying regional history, especially the history of Ohio. He has even written several books about Ohio's past.
In 2016, a special building at Denison University was renamed the Lisska Center for Scholarly Engagement. This was done to honor Professor Lisska for all his hard work and contributions to the university. He has done many important things there, like being a dean, leading the philosophy department, and starting the Honors Program.
His Education
Anthony J. Lisska studied at several different colleges and universities.
- He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts, from Providence College.
- He then received a master’s degree from Saint Stephen's College.
- Later, he completed his doctorate degree at The Ohio State University.
- He also earned a special certificate from the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.
His Contributions to Denison University
Professor Lisska has made a big impact at Denison University.
- He served as a dean, which is a senior leader in a university.
- He was also the head of the philosophy department for many years.
- He started and led the Honors Program, which helps top students do advanced studies.
- His dedication led to the creation of the Lisska Center, a place for students and professors to work on important research and projects.
Books He Has Written
Professor Lisska has written many books on different topics.
- One of his early books was called Philosophy matters, published in 1978.
- He wrote an important book about Thomas Aquinas's ideas on natural law. This book, Aquinas theory of natural law: An analytic reconstruction, came out in 1996.
- He also wrote a book about the history of Aquinas College High School.
- Showing his love for local history, he wrote An illustrated history of the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club in 2007.
