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Peter Lipton

American philosopher (1954-2007) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 53

Peter Lipton was an American philosopher. He was the Hans Rausing Professor and Head of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University, and a fellow of King's College, until his death in November 2007.

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Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences2006
Medawar Lecture

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According to his obituary on the Cambridge web site, he was "recognized as one of the leading philosophers of science and epistemologists in the world."

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 2007 · aged 53