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Ernest Nagel

American philosopher (1901-1985) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 83

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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Awards

Carus Lectures1963
Guggenheim Fellowship1934
Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1985 · aged 83