Alfred Korzybski
Linguist and philosopher of science
Born
Died
1950
75 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A Polish-American linguist and philosopher, contributed significantly to the field of semantics and introduced the concept of non-Aristotelian logic. Developed the theory of general semantics, emphasizing the importance of language and symbols in human understanding. Founded the Institute of General Semantics in 1938, promoting research and education on the subject. Authored several influential works, including 'Science and Sanity', which laid the foundation for studying language and its impact on thought processes.
Developed the theory of general semantics
Founded the Institute of General Semantics
Authored 'Science and Sanity'
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