Raphael M. Robinson

Mathematician and philosopher

Raphael M. Robinson - Mathematician and philosopher
Born

November 2nd, 1911
114 years ago

Died

1995
30 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the fields of mathematics and philosophy. Developed theories in mathematical logic and set theory. Engaged in research on the foundations of mathematics and its philosophical implications. Made advancements in algebra and combinatorial mathematics, influencing various aspects of theoretical mathematics.

Published works on mathematical logic

Contributed to set theory research

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