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
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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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