Silber, John Robert

U.S. philosopher, educator and one-time Democratic candidate for Massachusetts governorship (1990 vs. Republican candidate William Weld).

President of Boston University 1971-1996, 2002-2005.  Chancellor 2005-2007

Wrote collection of essays and speeches entitled "Straight Shooting: What's Wrong With America and How to Fix It" (1989).

Is a University Professor of Philosophy at Boston University and a renowned Kant scholar.

Widely regarded as one of the most enlightened educators in higher education in the 20th century.