Gottlob Frege
Mathematician and philosopher of language
A mathematician and philosopher significantly contributed to logic and philosophy of language. Developed a formal system, the Begriffsschrift, which laid the groundwork for modern logic. Critiqued traditional views of meaning and reference, leading to important developments in semantic theory. Influenced various fields, including mathematics, philosophy, and linguistics, with prominent works such as 'Begriffsschrift' and 'Die Grundlagen der Arithmetik'.
Developed the Begriffsschrift, advancing formal logic.
Authored 'Die Grundlagen der Arithmetik', impacting philosophy of mathematics.
Introduced concepts of sense and reference, shaping modern semantic theory.
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