He was educated at Princeton (B.A., 1896) and at Harvard (M.A., 1897; Ph.D., 1899), where, after teaching philosophy for three years at Williams and Smith colleges, he was instructor (1902–05), assistant professor (1905–13), full professor (1913–30) and Edgar Pierce professor of philosophy (1930–46).
Hän opiskeli Princetonin yliopistossa (Barchelor of Arts 1896) ja Harvardin yliopistossa (Master of Arts 1897, filosofian tohtori 1899), missä opetettuaan filosofiaa kolme vuotta Williams Collegessa ja Smith Collegessa hän oli opettaja vuosina 1902–1905, assistant professor vuosina 1905–1913, professori vuosina 1913–1930 ja Edgard Pierce filosofian professori vuosina 1930–1946.WikiMatrix WikiMatrix