Walter Dubislav
German logician and philosopher of science
Born
September 20th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
September 17th, 1937
87 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the fields of logic and the philosophy of science. Developed key ideas in mathematical logic and worked on the foundations of logic. Engaged in discussions regarding the nature of logical consequence and its implications in scientific inquiry. Participated actively in academic circles throughout the 20th century, influencing future generations of philosophers and logicians.
Contributed to mathematical logic
Developed theories on logical consequence
Influenced the philosophy of science
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