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Robert Ladenson (1943-2026)

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Robert F. Ladenson, professor emeritus of philosophy at Illinois Institute of Technology and founder of the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, has died.


(The following obituary is via Wayne Yuen.)





Robert Ladenson (1943-2026)
Robert F. Ladenson, the founder of the Ethics Bowl, philosopher and legal scholar, passed away on May 3, 2026 in Los Angeles.  He dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of law, ethics, and education, and leaves behind a legacy that transformed competitive debate

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