Eero Loone

Estonian philosopher and academic

Eero Loone - Estonian philosopher and academic
Born

May 26th, 1935
89 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Estonia

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Born in Estonia in 1935, an academic focused on the philosophy of science and its relation to society. Contributed to the discourse on epistemology, social philosophy, and the relationship between language and thought. Engaged in various philosophical debates and published numerous works in both Estonian and international journals. Served as a professor at the University of Tartu, influencing generations of students and scholars in the field of philosophy.

Contributed significantly to Estonian philosophy

Published works on epistemology and social philosophy

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