Dr. Emerit Michael S. Kogan

He was my friend for more than 50 years ... I miss him profoundly. Fr. Vincent J Rigdon

He Lectured at the Abbeville Institute and his lecture was great. He was brilliant and knew history as well as philosophy. His death is a great loss to Charleston and all of us.

Farewell, my good friend of 50 years. Go with God.

In 1976 MSC Dept. of Philosophy had the most amazing professors. Professor Kogan was really sharp. All the professors openly debated each other all the time. Professor Kogan was as well-dressed as he was kind. He loved conversing with students. His kindness and empathy were profound. He loved Nixon and was an advisor of some note. We teased him mercilessly. All the professors and students adored him. He continually sponsored some of the finest symposia and bacchanalias at semester's...

I will always remember our somewhat heated but always respectful debates. And your flair for art staging and design. Give them Hell up there!!!

He was a true Southern patriot. He will be missed.

You were a father figure and mentor to many including myself, the world seems a little dimmer without you.

It was such a privilege to know Michael for the last 30 years! What a great intellect and a huge personality that enlivened and entertained every minute spent with him. He truly will be greatly missed!

Please find the corrected version below: Michael was a Renaissance man, with an unparalleled curiosity about culture and people. His point of view on any topic was always strong and unique, based on his own thinking and convictions - without any rigidity or preconceptions. He was also a true friend, both in happy and sad times. Rest in peace, my friend. Emmanuel Villaume Conductor, Music Director Spoleto USA 2001/2010