Douglas Hofstadter
Cognitive scientist and author of Gödel, Escher, Bach
Born
February 15th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American cognitive scientist and author, this individual gained prominence for the exploration of patterns in human thought and creativity. The major work titled 'Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid' received the Pulitzer Prize in 1980, establishing a link between mathematics, art, and music. Contributions to fields such as artificial intelligence, philosophy of mind, and linguistics emerged through rigorous research and insightful writing. As a professor, teaching occurred at institutions like Indiana University, where courses in cognitive science and the interdisciplinary relationship of various domains were emphasized.
Authored 'Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid'
Received the Pulitzer Prize for 'Gödel, Escher, Bach'
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