William Frankena
Philosopher and academic contributor
Born
June 21st, 1908
117 years ago
Died
1994
31 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to moral philosophy and ethics. Served as a professor at the University of Michigan, influencing numerous students and scholars. Published key texts including 'Ethics' in 1973, which provided a systematic approach to moral reasoning. Was involved in the development of the analytic tradition in philosophy, focusing on the importance of logical analysis in ethical discussions.
Published 'Ethics' in 1973
Served as a professor at the University of Michigan
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