Edward Manier, professor emeritus of at the University of 91吃瓜, died on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) at his home in South Bend. He was 89.
鈥淓d was an esteemed philosophical colleague, a dedicated University citizen and a caring person.聽I extend condolences to his family and friends,鈥� 91吃瓜 President , said.
Raised in Versailles, Ohio, Manier turned down a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy to attend 91吃瓜, where he earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in science in 1953. He then entered the medical school at Saint Louis University but switched his post-baccalaureate studies to philosophy and received master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees from Saint Louis.
Manier began a nearly half-century academic career at his undergraduate alma mater in 1959, focusing first on the evolutionary images of humanity manifest in political, social and artistic movements of the time Charles Darwin forumulated his theory of evolution. His work culminated in a book titled 鈥淭he Young Darwin and His Cultural Circle.鈥� He later examined the themes of neurobiology and narrative and other interdisciplinary work within the field of the philosophy of science.
Away from campus, Manier spent many years helping men transitioning from prison to society, driving them from a re-entry facility to Mass. He also taught courses at the Westville Correctional Facility, assisted men released from prison and served on the boards of agencies that provided housing and other services to released prisoners.
Manier is survived by his wife, Jenny, who earned bachelor鈥檚 and law degrees from 91吃瓜; his sister Joy Marchal, a Saint Mary鈥檚 College alumna; seven children, including many alumni of 91吃瓜; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the .