John Philippe Rushton

It's me! It hurts down here! I'm always burning!

Everything Phil touched turned to gold. He was an inspiring man and he changed the way I look at the world. Phil always had a twinkle in his eye, and that's probably why he got along so well with people half his age. Phil was a hero.

(Donated to London Regional Cancer Program-Research)

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(Donated to London Regional Cancer Program-Research)

(Donated to London Regional Cancer Program-Research)

The good news is that his dear friend and colleague Arthur R. Jensen has joined him. Like two lovers, one could not live without the other for long.

A scumbag erased from Earth.

Nice to have a friend keep me company down here.

Our good Lord was summoned to silence this great demon of hatred. May the brimstone burn hot.

Rushton is in Heaven partying it up with Biggie and Tupac. But maybe Rushton feels like he's in Hell.

Phil Rushton was tough minded, and needed to be. Scholarly enquiry often leads to surprising answers, and expounding unpopular views is no project for the faint hearted. His key achievement was to gather together what would otherwise have been a rag tag of disparate findings and bind them into a coherent theory. He gave the debate about behavioural differences between genetic groups a new rationale. The way be was treated would have been enough to discourage the strongest of constitutions, but despite reverses Rushton pushed on, tracking down weak arguments, studying the implications of research results so as to take them to further levels of examination, gathering new evidence, and as a consequence leaving well-constructed cairns of evidence along the trail-ways of exploration for other researchers to follow.

I am saddened to hear about Dr. Phil Rushton’s death. Phil Rushton was a friend, colleague, and co-author of my father, Psychology Professor Douglas N. Jackson. I would sometimes join them for lunch at a diner and enjoyed hearing their discussions and sharing in conversation. Both were true intellectuals who valued scientific inquiry and academic freedom. They were witty and enjoyed a sense of humor. I remember Phil as warm, personable, scholarly, and courageous. I came to appreciate him even more when he gave a thoughtful eulogy for my father in 2004 (at the very same funeral home). I know if my father were alive, he would have spoken fondly at his friend’s funeral (as Phil had done for him). If there is a diner in heaven, I’d like to think these two friends are enjoying each other’s company once again. On behalf of the Jackson family, I offer our deepest condolences. Phil Rushton was a true scholar and a good man.

Some people hated Phil so much they even desecrate this condolence site. Shame on you.

My Father was an interesting, generous and very warm man. He loved his son Stephen. Dad loved family and embraced life with passion and joy. Dad amazed my husband Bernie and I with his extensive body of knowledge. He was encouraging and affectionate. I loved my Dad. Dad adored children and always made time for our daughter Aundreia. Small girl Aundreia delighted in running the length of the hallway and being timed with Grandpas watch; this game they could play whilst he was hooked up to various equipment. He laughed often in her presence as she would describe something as being "low brow" and "not her cup of tea" Dad loved Trudy; whom we also enjoyed: Aundreia has known her all of her life and we shared many super moments. Dad phoned her each Monday and she read to him; they had a very steady date. My husband Bernie admired Dad and loved him very much; there was nothing he would not do for him. Dad treated him with respect and warmth and we grew under his love. Dad encouraged and embraced me in the field I loved. As a Lifestyle & Wellness Consultant, as a Personal Trainer, I was able to teach as well as explore current and previous research and even as an author, I followed in my Dad's footsteps; we are each unique but as with my brother, have many important Rushton traits! John Phillippe Rushton was a man of grand stature, and will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace, professor Rushton. You were one of the bravest men of our time, and your groundbreaking research will one day become common sense. Thank you for being a great inspiration and example for us.

I wish to express my belated condolences to Phil's family, as well as to his fellow friends and colleagues, and am sorry that I had not done this sooner, but I have been left uncharacteristically speechless regarding his passing. As everyone knows, I can (and often do) carry on endlessly about scientific matters, but I am not nearly so eloquent when it comes to expressing my emotions, in spite of being a supposedly hot-blooded Latin. Along with some other friends and colleagues, I have recently contributed to the Special Issue of PAID honoring the Phil's contributions to science, and see no need to repeat that all here. For now, I will do my best to honor Phil on a more personal level. Aside from being a great thinker and scientist, Phil was my dear friend. We spoke as often as we could, and I was lucky enough to have gotten to travel through Europe with him several times, usually after one conference or another that we had both just attended. We got to tour and discuss at length some of the greatest works of our civilization, from the glories of the Golden Age of Spain to the magnificence of the Italian Renaissance. I will always remember our far-ranging conversations on the history of our culture and its evolutionary significance, over the endless cups of cappuccino that he would want to stop for nearly every hour if we happened to pass by any cafes that sold it (which were virtually everywhere in places like Spain and Italy!) He was a kind person, completely approachable, and always a gentleman. In fact, in spite of all the vicious slander directed at him (and, most outrageously, which even continues after his passing), he was one of the most fundamentally decent human beings that I have ever met. The world will miss Professor Phil Rushton, the scientist. I will miss my friend Phil.

I wish to express my belated condolences to Phil's family, as well as to his fellow friends and colleagues, and am sorry that I had not done this sooner, but I have been left uncharacteristically speechless regarding his passing. As everyone knows, I can (and often do) carry on endlessly about scientific matters, but I am not nearly so eloquent when it comes to expressing my emotions, in spite of being a supposedly hot-blooded Latin. Along with some other friends and colleagues, I have recently contributed to the Special Issue of PAID honoring the Phil's contributions to science, and see no need to repeat that all here. For now, I will do my best to honor Phil on a more personal level. Aside from being a great thinker and scientist, Phil was my dear friend. We spoke as often as we could, and I was lucky enough to have gotten to travel through Europe with him several times, usually after one conference or another that we had both just attended. We got to tour and discuss at length some of the greatest works of our civilization, from the glories of the Golden Age of Spain to the magnificence of the Italian Renaissance. I will always remember our far-ranging conversations on the history of our culture and its evolutionary significance, over the endless cups of cappuccino that he would want to stop for nearly every hour if we happened to pass by any cafes that sold it (which were virtually everywhere in places like Spain and Italy!) He was a kind person, completely approachable, and always a gentleman. In fact, in spite of all the vicious slander directed at him (and, most outrageously, which even continues after his passing), he was one of the most fundamentally decent human beings that I have ever met. The world will miss Professor Phil Rushton, the scientist. I will miss my friend Phil.

I am terribly sorry to hear that Phil died. I supported him when he got into trouble with the university many years ago, and he supported me even more bravely when I got into the same sort of troubles. We sometimes rented a car at conferences and drove some fine tours around different parts of the world, greatly enjoying each other’s company. Like his family I will miss him very much. In this sad moment, it might please you to know that quite a number of colleagues have worked hard for some time to honor him. In fact we are at the brink of publishing a special issue for him in Personality and Individual Differences. The last paper arrived a week ago for review, and in a couple of months the whole issue will be compiled and printed. The special issue starts with an interview in which he lays out his life and professional career. It really is a shame that we did not accomplish this in time for him to see it, but it will be my pleasure to hand over to you - Stephen - the first copy of the honorary issue. My deepest feelings are with you and your family on this heartbreaking day. Helmuth Nyborg

Dr Rushton faced his illness with intelligence, tenacity and immense personal courage. He never flinched. RIP

Our thoughts and prayers go to Stephen Rushton and the friends of Dr. J0hn Philippe Rushton. Although we cannot be present in Canada for the funeral, we extend our sincere condolences during this time of loss. We care a great deal for you Stephen and wish to extend our support from afar to you during this difficult time. Please accept all of our sympathies.

Phil Rushton was a great man, and also a very good one. Lydia and I, and everyone associated with VDARE.com, will miss him profoundly. Our deepest condolences.

Philippe was a man of high and exacting standards for himself and others. Brilliant beyond compare with an impressive depth of knowledge on a wide range of topics. Did I ever win an argument ?--don't think so. His opinions were always extremely well informed. He was a generous and loyal friend to me for over 34 years. I will miss him greatly. My heart goes out to his children.

To me, he was Prof Rushton. John was without a question the most influential professor I had at UWO and inspired me to push my thinking and analysis every time we spoke. I have been a lawyer for ten years now, and it was John's letter of recommendation that got me into law school. He was a brilliant, warm and kind man that I spent endless hours discussing any number of topics with in his office on campus. I am grateful for all he did for me and most of all, for all he taught me - he will be missed. My condolences to his family on his passing.

Philippe was such a special man. I have so many good memories of times I shared with him, his dad, his mother, his son and his brother. They meant so much to him. He had amazing self-discipline, I was able to witness first hand his dedication to his work when we were living in London, Ontario (1990s). I know Philippe's great memories will carry on with me throughout my life time. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rushton Family.I grew to know John as one of his caregivers over the last 2 years through Bayshore Home Health.He seemed to enjoy my "sense of humor and silly little jokes".A very interesting gentleman.Rest in Peace, John. Laverna Genereaux.

Philippe Rushton was one of the greatest active researchers in his field. A lot of us will miss him-and be glad to his endless effort as a scientist and as a man. He made truly interesting, ahead of his time works. Rest in peace Sir.