Rudolf Carnap
Philosopher and academic specializing in logic
Born
May 18th, 1891
134 years ago
Died
1970
55 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany in 1891, an influential figure in the development of logical positivism and a key member of the Vienna Circle. Emigrated to the United States in the 1930s and contributed significantly to the philosophy of language and science. Published seminal works addressing the structure of scientific theories and the nature of meaning. Held academic positions at various institutions, including the University of Chicago and UCLA, impacting generations of students and scholars in the field of philosophy.
Developed theories in logical positivism
Published 'The Logical Structure of the World'
Authored works on language and scientific method
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