Charles Chihara
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| Born | Charles Seiyo Chihara July 19, 1932 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Education | Seattle University (BS) Purdue University (MS) University of Washington (PhD) |
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Analytic philosophy |
Main interests | Philosophy of mathematics |
Charles Seiyo Chihara (July 19, 1932 – February 16, 2020) was an American philosopher specializing in the philosophy of mathematics and metaphysics.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Born to Japanese-American parents in Seattle, Chihara spent part of his youth in an internment camp during World War II.[1] After graduating from O'Dea High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Seattle University, a Master of Science in mathematics from Purdue University, and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Washington.[2]
Career[edit]
For most of his career, Chihara served as a member of the faculty of the Department of Philosophy at University of California, Berkeley.[1] In the philosophy of mathematics, Chihara is known for his work on nominalism, structuralism, and the liar paradox.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Mancosu, Paolo. "In Memoriam: Charles Seiyo Chihara". University of California Academic Senate. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ The International Who's Who, 1997-98. Europa Publications. 1997. ISBN 978-1-85743-022-6.
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