Georg Henrik von Wright

Finland Swedish philosopher, professor and member of the Academy of Finland (1916-2003) · Finland · On the map · Academics · Died at 87

Georg Henrik von Wright was a Finnish philosopher. He is particularly known for his work in philosophical logic, especially deontic logic, his work on Ludwig Wittgenstein's later philosophy, and his work on moral pessimism, especially regarding the Myth of Progress.

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2003Died16 June 20031993Selma Lagerlöf PrizeAward1987Karl Emil Tollander PrizeAward1979Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1968Swedish Academy Finland PrizeAward1964Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1953Commander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward1916Born14 June 1916