Anthony Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 8 (1993) Winner
Ralph McInerny
らるふ・まっきなにー
Rarufu Makkinā
Pen Names:
Harry Austin（Pseudonym for novels）,
Matthew FitzRalph（Pseudonym for novels）,
Ernan Mackey（Pseudonym for novels）,
Edward Mackin（Pseudonym for novels）,
Monica Quill（Pseudonym for novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1929-02-24 （Minneapolis, Minnesota）
- Died
- 2010-01-29 （Mishawaka, Indiana） age 80
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Catholic
- Residence History
- Minneapolis, Minnesota → Notre Dame, Indiana
Career
- Occupations
- Philosophy professor, Author, Religious scholar
- Active Years
- 1955-2010
- Affiliations
- University of Notre Dame, Jacques Maritain Center
- Memberships
- Metaphysical Society of America
- Influenced By
- Jacques Maritain, Charles De Koninck, Thomas Aquinas
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary | — | Preparatory Seminary | — | — | United States |
| Université Laval | — | Philosophy | PhD | — | Canada |
Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary
Preparatory Seminary
Country:
United States
Attended for high school
Université Laval
Philosophy
Degree:
PhD
Year of Graduation:
1954
Country:
Canada
PhD dissertation: The Existential Dialectic of Soren Kierkegaard. Advisor: Charles De Koninck
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fulbright Scholar | — | — | Fulbright Commission Belgium | Scholar |
| 1993 | President of the Metaphysical Society of America | — | — | Metaphysical Society of America | President |
Fulbright Scholar
Organization:
Fulbright Commission Belgium
Result:
Scholar
President of the Metaphysical Society of America
1993
Organization:
Metaphysical Society of America
Result:
President
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Her Death of Cold
1977 MysteryThe first mystery novel featuring Father Dowling.
CatholicismMurderPriest detective
St. Thomas Aquinas
1977 Philosophy and TheologyStudy on St. Thomas Aquinas.
ThomismMedieval Philosophy
Adaptations
- Father Dowling Mysteries (TV series, 1987-1991)
Translations by Author
- Translation of Introduction to the Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas by John of St. Thomas
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Catholic-themed mystery novelsNarrative infused with philosophical insights
- Recurring Motifs
- Priest detectivesThomistic ethicsSin and redemption
Health
-
Esophageal cancer晩年Cause of death in 2010
Legacy
Renowned Thomist scholar who taught philosophy at the University of Notre Dame for decades and gained popularity as the author of the Father Dowling mystery series.
In Popular Culture
- Father Dowling Mysteries adapted into a TV series
Trivia
- Used five pseudonyms
- Married Constance Kunert in 1953, had seven children
- Buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, University of Notre Dame
- His brother Dennis is also a philosophy professor