Solomon Feferman
American philosopher and mathematician (1928-2016) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 87
Solomon Feferman was an American philosopher and mathematician who worked in mathematical logic.
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2016Died26 July 20162013Fellow of the American Mathematical SocietyAward2003Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and PhilosophyAward1997Gödel LecturerAward1928Born13 December 1928
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In addition to his prolific technical work in proof theory, computability theory, and set theory, he was known for his contributions to the history of logic and as a vocal proponent of the philosophy of mathematics known as predicativism, notably from an anti-platonist stance.
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United States
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Academics
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Academic
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1928 to 2016 · aged 87
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The same award as Solomon
Per Martin-LöfBoth received Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy
W. Hugh WoodinBoth received Gödel Lecturer
Ehud HrushovskiBoth received Gödel LecturerDag PrawitzBoth received Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy
Saharon ShelahBoth received Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and PhilosophyKit FineBoth received Gödel Lecturer