Frank P. Ramsey
Mathematician and economist; Ramsey's theorem
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Died
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Thinkers & Philosophers
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United Kingdom
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Contributions spanned mathematics, philosophy, and economics. Developed Ramsey theory, essential in combinatorial mathematics. Published influential papers on subjective probability and decision theory. Served as a lecturer at the University of Cambridge, where work in mathematical logic and philosophy garnered attention. In economics, introduced ideas that would later influence modern economic theories.
Developed Ramsey theory
Pioneered concepts in decision theory
Contributed to foundations of subjective probability
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