Charles Chihara
Charles Seiyo Chihara (1932–2020) was an American philosopher specializing in the philosophy of mathematics and metaphysics.[1] Born to Japanese-American parents, Chihara spent part of his youth in an internment camp during World War II.[1] For most of his career, Chihara served as a member of the faculty of the Department of Philosophy at University of California, Berkeley.[1] In the philosophy of mathematics, Chihara is known for his work on nominalism, structuralism, and the liar paradox.[1]
Charles Chihara | |
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| Born | Charles Seiyo Chihara July 19, 1932 |
| Died | February 16, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Seattle, B.S. Purdue University, M.S. University of Washington, PhD |
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Analytic philosophy |
Main interests | Philosophy of mathematics |
References
- Mancosu, Paolo. "In Memoriam: Charles Seiyo Chihara". University of California Academic Senate. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
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