William S. Hatcher (1935–2005) was a mathematician, philosopher, educator and a member of the Baháʼí Faith.[1] He held a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, and bachelor's and master's degrees from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. A specialist in the philosophical alloying of science and religion, for over thirty years he held university positions in North America, Europe, and Russia.