Nikolai Bugaev

Mathematician and philosopher

Nikolai Bugaev - Mathematician and philosopher
Born

September 14th, 1837
188 years ago

Died

June 11th, 1903
122 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Russia

Links & References

Contributions to mathematics included work in the fields of analysis and probability theory. Developed a philosophical outlook on the nature of mathematics and its foundations, emphasizing the importance of logic. Served as a professor at the University of St. Petersburg, influencing future generations of mathematicians. Participated in discussions around the philosophy of mathematics within the Russian mathematical community.

Contributed to the development of probability theory

Influenced philosophical discussions on mathematics

Served as a professor at the University of St. Petersburg

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