May 05, 2022
Philip Devine, Ph.D., philosophy professor
Philip Edwards Devine, Ph.D., of Providence, R.I., who taught philosophy at Providence College for 26 years, died Feb. 24, 2022.
Dr. Devine, who was born in Evanston, Ill., earned a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley.
He joined the PC faculty in January 1990 as a full-time, adjunct assistant professor. He was appointed assistant professor in September 1990, associate professor in July 1992, and full professor in 1993. He was awarded emeritus status upon his retirement in June 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Celia (Wolf) Devine, and a brother, sister, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Pius Church across from PC’s campus.
