Douglas Charles Berggren

He was a teacher, mentor, provocateur, friend. Truly one of the greats. He and Barbara were both a class act from a time now gone. Missed but not forgotten. 'the being of becoming'

He was an intellectual giant but forever humble. Profoundly impacted me in ways known and unknown. Kind but challenging in the best kinds of ways. Personable but erudite. He had a nose for the future (postmodernism) and pursued thought before it had fully crested. He was truly a one of a kind type of guy. Missed and regretful to have kept in touch but not until the last. Wish he had written something for the ages.

One of the old true greats, Doug Berggren delighted in lighting the mind afire w new thought. He believed in people yet was in afraid to challenge them. Successful in his career yet unconventional always in thought and at times methods. I remember and miss him. Grateful for what he brought to me as mentor, thesis advisor, and professor.

I had the privilege of having Douglas Berggren as a professor when I went to New College, a callow 17 year old from Georgia. To paraphrase Hamlet, there were more things in Doug's philosophy than I had hitherto dreamed of: it was all new to me. I continued to enjoy meeting Doug and Barbara at college reunions, where Doug's bright mind and sense of humour still shone. I am sorry he is no longer with us.
I am grateful to have known him the little I did, and send heartfelt condolences to...

Wishing the Berggren family some comfort in good memories while adjusting to this huge loss-- please know that while I haven't been one of the NC alumni to stay in touch with your dad, he was impactful on my life in many ways and today I regret not letting him know. He treated his students as if we all had meaningful views and ideas and we could all grapple with difficult topics. This attention helped me find my voice in academics and build a good foundation for tackling problems later in...

Loved his classes! Sherri Lea New College '88

I never took a Philosophy course at New, but wanted to thank Proffessor Berggren for his part in the birth of New College and its philosophy of learning. The early years at New were pure magic! Warm hugs to his family.

Doug was such a great guy. We'll be greatly missed.

A well lived life, he will be missed. Sending love, sympathy and comfort to his family.