Question: What North Carolina philosopher chaired the UNC Philosophy department for 45 years?
Answer: Henry Horace Williams (1858-1940) chaired the UNC philosophy department for 45 years, championing Hegelian idealism and influencing luminaries like Thomas Wolfe. Born in rural Gates County amid Civil War hardship, he excelled at UNC, Yale, and Harvard. His holistic teachings and books on logic, evolution, and education left a lasting legacy via fellowships and societies.
