{"id":13098,"date":"2026-07-09T09:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/philosophy\/?p=13098"},"modified":"2026-07-09T09:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:16:11","slug":"in-loving-memory-of-professor-julian-wolfe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/philosophy\/2026\/in-loving-memory-of-professor-julian-wolfe\/","title":{"rendered":"In Loving Memory of Professor Julian Wolfe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n In Loving Memory of Professor Julian Wolfe\n <\/h1>\n \n \n \n\n

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julian Wolfe\u2014a dedicated educator, brilliant philosopher, guitar player and beloved father and grandfather. Born in Ottawa in 1941 to Norman and Bella Wolfe, Julian spent his life pursuing knowledge and sharing it generously with generations of students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Lifelong Legacy of Learning and Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After graduating from Carleton University where he won the Senate medal for outstanding academic achievement, Julian\u2019s intellectual journey led him to the University of Toronto, where he studied Philosophy at the PhD level, specializing in Western Philosophy. He began his distinguished teaching career at Brock University before returning to his hometown of Ottawa in 1968 with his young family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon his return, Julian accepted a position at St. Patrick\u2019s College, which was acquired in 1967 by Carleton University and then fully integrated in 1968. He became a foundational member of what is affectionately known as the “old department” at Carleton\u2014a tight-knit group of thirteen scholars who anchored the Philosophy department together for nearly twenty years. Throughout his decades of dedication, Julian also stepped up to guide his colleagues and department, serving a tenure as Department Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian was a passionate, enduring fixture on campus, singing in the Carleton tunnels and celebrating a remarkable 50 years of teaching in May 2014. An accomplished academic, his sharp mind produced numerous published articles spanning decades, exploring profound questions on logic, skepticism, and the philosophy of religion. His notable works included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n