Hilary Putnam

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  • Birth of Hilary Putnam

    Birth of Hilary Putnam
    American philosopher, Hilary Putnam, was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 31st, 1926.

  • Hilary Putnam's education

    Hilary Putnam's education
    Hilary Putnam started his education by pursuing mathematics and philosophy at eh University of Pennsylvania. He then attended Harvard University to obtain his Ph.d.

  • Philosophy of realism

    Philosophy of realism
    In 1976, Putman proposed that "metaphysical realism" should be replaced with "internal realism".

  • Retired from professing

    Retired from professing
    Hilary Putnam retired from professing at Harvard University.

  • Passing of Hilary Putnam

    Passing of Hilary Putnam
    Hilary Putnam passed away March 13th, 2016 at the age of 89.

  • Citations

    “Hilary Putnam | Biography, Realism, Functionalism, and Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, www.britannica.com/biography/Hilary-Putnam. “Hilary Putnam (1926-2016) | Issue 114 | Philosophy Now.” Hilary Putnam (1926-2016) | Issue 114 | Philosophy Now, philosophynow.org/issues/114/Hilary_Putnam_1926-2016.