Robert S. Cohen
The late Professor Robert S. Cohen was a "Marxist, humanist, political activist, global citizen, and world ambassador for the philosophy of science" as described at the Boston University website. He was Chairman of the American Institute for Marxist Studies from 1964 to 1982.
Robert S. Cohen founded the Boston University Center for Philosophy & History of Science with Marx Wartofsky.
Philosophy of Science
From his obituary at Boston University:[1]
- The heart of the Center’s [Boston University Center for Philosophy & History of Science] activities is the Boston Colloquium for Philosophy of Science, now in its 57th annual program, which brings together dozens of top scholars from around the world every year to discuss the history, conceptual foundations, and methodologies of the sciences. Bob brought together towering figures in the field, such as Thomas Kuhn, Karl Popper, Imre Lakatos, Mary Hesse, Williard van Orman Quine, Ernst Mayr, Stephen Jay Gould, Isaac Asimov, Paul Dirac, Alonzo Church, Marvin Minsky, Benoit Mandelbrot, and many more. The colloquia not only helped stimulate these thinkers’ research, but also helped the philosophy of science grow and blossom as a field by educating the next generation of scholars.
Marxism and Education
Spoke on "Marxism and Education" for World Fellowship[2] in 1966 with Dr. Irving Adler. Dr. Herbert Aptheker. Prof. Robert S. Cohen. Celia S. Deschin. Prof. Harry N. Dubin. Prof. George H. Homsch. Mrs. Blanch Katz. Mrs. Helen Parsons, Dr. S. Stoyonovlc.
Socialist Scholars Conference 1966
The Socialist Scholars Conference 1966, held September 9-11, at the Hotel Commodore, New York, included panels such as:[3]
On Socialist Man
- Robert S. Cohen, Boston University
- Shane Mage, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
- Donald McKelvey, Student Union for Peace Action
- H. H. Wilson - Chairman, Princeton University
Herbert Aptheker Testimonial Dinner
On April 28, 1966 Robert Cohen, Ossie Davis and Staughton Lynd were initiating sponsors for the Herbert Aptheker Testimonial Dinner. The dinner was held on the occasion of Herbert Aptheker's 50th birthday, the publication of his 20th book, and the 2nd anniversary of the American Institute for Marxist Studies. It was held in the Sutton Ballroom, The New York Hilton, Avenue of the Americas, 53rd to 54th Street, New York City. Most speakers, organizers and sponsors were known members or supporters of the Communist Party USA.[4]
American-Korean Friendship and Information Center
On Feb. 27, 1971, Robert S. Cohen, Boston University, was listed as an initiating sponsor of the American-Korean Friendship and Information Center. The Center, a front for the Communist Party USA, was established to promote the withdrawal of US troops from South Korea and Vietnam.[5]
"Marxism and the Bicentennial, April 23-24, 1976
- Prof. Robert S. Cohen - Boston University, presided over the first session/panel on of the American Institute for Marxist Studies Symposium on AIMS Symposium on "Marxism and the Bicentennial", Columbia University, April 23, 1976.[6]
Open Letter to Obama on Iran
In 2008 Robert Cohen of New York signed an online petition “A Open Letter to Barack Obama on Iran”.[7]
References
- ↑ ROBERT S. COHEN (1923-2017) (accessed February 1, 2021)
- ↑ National Guardian (accessed February 1, 2021)
- ↑ Second Annual Socialist Scholars Conference program.
- ↑ Dinner Program for the Herbert Aptheke Dinner, April 28, 1966
- ↑ Full-page advert in unknown newspaper, Feb. 27, 1971
- ↑ [Daily World (DW), April 17, 1976, Page 8, "N.Y. Symposium to Reflect Rising Interest in Marxism in U.S.", by Ann Baker]
- ↑ Open Letter to Obama on Iran