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Bachelors Degree
Hilary Putnam earned his bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philosophy and Mathematics. (Ben-Menahem July 2024) -
Ph.D in Philosophy
Hilary Putnam earned his Ph.D in philosophy from the University of California of Los Angeles. He wrote his dissertation under Hans Reichenbach, on the concept of probability. (Ben-Menahem July 2024) -
Teaching
Putnam taught philosophy at Northwestern University. -
Continued Teachings
Hilary Putnam also taught at Princeton University. -
Teaching continued
Putnam moved to Massachusetts Institute Technological where he taught philosophy of science. (Ben-Menahem July 2024) -
Teaching continued
Hilary became a professor at Harvard continuing his teachings in philosophy. He earned the title Walter Beverley Pearson Professor of Modern Mathematics and Mathematical Logic. This is a prominent position to be held. (Ben-Menahem July 2024) -
The Meaning of 'Meaning'
The concept of Putnam's meaning was proposed in a paper "Meaning of 'Meaning'", forging forward with the claim that words get their meaning not from images and descriptions from ones mind. But that from our reality of our world and social structure. Leading us to have diversity with different languages, having different world and social structure. He used the "Twin Earth Thought Experiment" to show that meanings are not in our minds.(Team2020) -
Semantic Externalism
Externalism: what is playing in a person’s mind not just determined by what is in the body but how our the world around us impacts both our natural and social. An individuals grasp of ideas or views does not mean they will not have an extensive use of terms. Meaning for the most part is in reference to an object or reality, social in character and individual means with ones beliefs, culture and environment. The individuals purpose and context link to an object or reality. (Floyd 2005) -
Internal Realism
Putnam called for "metaphysical realism" be modified to "internal realism. Pointing out that metaphysical realism separates our thoughts and perception of the world around us. Putnam's view argues that our human minds are responsible for the structure of the world around us. That all scientific theories are from our minds.(Ben-Menahem July 2024) -
Realism with a Human Face
Realism with a Human Face was written by Hilary Putnam, published by Harvard, this book connects metaphysics with cultural and literary issues. Putting philosophy into a social light. (Realism with a Human Face) -
Words and Life
Written by Hilary Putnam, published by Harvard. In this book Putnam explains why philosophy needs to be reshaped, from the existing problems, past and present, leading present questions with past questions, unifying the scope philosophy.(Thriftbooks 1994) -
Retirement
In 2000 Hilary Putnam finished his career as a Cogan University Professor Emeritus at Harvard University. (Ben-Menahem July 2024) -
UCD Ulysses Medal
Hilar Putnam was awarded the UCS Ulysses Medal for his contributions to philosophy.(News 1994) -
Rolf Schock Prize
Hilary Putnam received the Rolf Schock Prize for his contributions is philosophy and logic.(Services 2015) -
Nicholas Rescher Prize for Systematic Philosophy
Hilary Putnam also received the Nicholas Rescher Prize for Systematic Philosophy for his work in philosophy and logic. -
Hilary Putnam's Passing
Hilary Putnam lived to the age of 89, passing away on March 13, 2016. -
Work/ Image Cited continued
Meaning and Method; Essays in Honor of Hilary Putnam/George Boolos, Ed./First edition. n.d. https://www.eveningstarbooks.net/pages/books/000013546/george-boolos-ed/meaning-and-method-essays-in-honor-of-hilary-putnam.
News, UCD. University College Dublin. 05 March 2007. 04 September 2024.
Realism with a Human Face. n.d. https://i.thriftbooks.com/api/imagehandler/m/290C3E39CDDF6F93A8EF434792E2D8E60F6A93C9.jpeg. -
Work/ Image Cited continued
Team, OUP Philosophy. Hilary Putnam on mind and meaning-Philosophy of the Month (January 2020). 11 January 2020. 3 September 2024.
Thriftbooks. Words and Life. January 1994. 04 September 2024.
Weber, Bruce. Hilary Putnam, Giant of Modern Philosophy, Dies at 89. 17 March 2016. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/18/arts/hilary-putnam-giant-of-modern-philosophy-dies-at-89.html. -
Work/ Image Cited
Ben-Menahem, Yemima. Britannica. 27 July 2024. 04 September 2024.
Floyd, Juliet. "Putnam's "The Meaning of 'Meaning'":Externalism in Historical Context." Forthcoming in Y. Ben Menachem, ed., Contemporary Philosophy in Focus: Hillary Putnam. Cambridge University Press, 2005, 2005. 17-52.
Hilary Putnam, A Giant Both Forceful and Sweet. 25 March 2016. https://harvardpress.typepad.com/hup_publicity/2016/03/lindsay-waters-on-hilary-putnam.html.
