Ruth Barcan Marcus - Professional Offices and Service (partial List)

Professional Offices and Service (partial List)

  • Chair of the Board of Officers, American Philosophical Association (1976–83)
  • President, Association for Symbolic Logic (1983–86)
  • President, International Institut de Philosophie (1989–92) and Presidente Honoraire (continuing)
  • Served on various visoring committees for programs and departments
  • Serves on various editorial boards

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