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Ernest Nagel

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American philosopher (1901-1985)

United StatesAcademicsLived 1901 to 1985 · aged 83
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Ernest Nagel was an American philosopher of science. Along with Rudolf Carnap, Hans Reichenbach, and Carl Hempel, he is sometimes seen as one of the major figures of the logical positivist movement. His 1961 book The Structure of Science is considered a foundational work in the logic of scientific explanation.

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1963Carus Lectures
1934Guggenheim Fellowship
Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry

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United States
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Academics
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Academic
Status
deceased
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Lived 1901 to 1985 · aged 83
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