Peter Geach
Philosopher and academic.
Born
Died
2013
13 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributions to philosophy focused on topics such as logic, language, and metaphysics. Served as a professor at the University of Hull and published several influential works. Engaged with issues of identity and necessity, shaping discussions in analytic philosophy.
Authored 'Mental Acts'
Contributed to discussions on ontology
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