Friedrich Waismann
Austrian philosopher and mathematician
Born in 1896, a significant figure in the Vienna Circle, contributed to the philosophy of language, and was involved in logical positivism. Waismann focused on the foundations of mathematics and the philosophy of mathematics, emphasizing the logical structure of mathematical theories. His work explored the relationship between language and reality, critiquing the limits of language and the meaning of mathematical statements. Waismann's ideas also intersected with scientific discourse, particularly in the realms of physics and mathematics, drawing connections between empirical observation and theoretical constructs.
Contributed to the philosophy of language
Engaged in logical positivism
Analyzed mathematical language and theory
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