Today on Voices of Symsys, we’re commemorating Professor Ken Taylor, who passed away in December 2019. Professor Taylor was the director of the symbolic systems program for 9 years, bringing a signature warmth, energy, and love for the major. In addition to directing the Symbolic Systems Program, Professor Taylor also taught philosophy and co-hosted the radio show “Philosophy Talks.”

This interview with Professor Taylor was conducted by student Caroline Ricksen in winter of 2019. Professor Taylor discusses the goals of the symbolic systems program, the structure of the curriculum, and the major’s influence on students’ ways of thinking. 

Professor Taylor was instrumental to making symbolic systems what it is today. This episode is dedicated to his memory.