Willard Van Orman Quine (1908–2000)

A System of Logistic

1934

In 1934, Quine published his revised version of his dissertation called, A System of Logistic. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

New Foundations

1937

Quine set his own theories and developed his own system of mathematics based on the Principia Mathematica. His position of believing that "the first order of logic is the only worthy of the name", is one statement his is most famous for. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Mathematical Logic

1940

In 1940, he published, Mathematical Logic. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

From a Logical Point of View

1953

In 1953, Quine publishes, From a Logical Point of View. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Quine's Continued Affiliation with Harvard University

1956

He filled the Edgar Pierce Chair of Philosophy at Harvard University from 1956 to 1978. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Naturalized Epistemology

1960

During the 1960's Quine was working out his views of naturalized epistemology. His views were aimed towards understanding the tools and meaning of natural sciences. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Word and Object

1960

During 1960, Quine publishes, Word and Object. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Set Logic and its Theory

1963

In 1963, Quine publishes, Set Logic and its Theory. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Ways of Paradox

1966

During 1966, Quine publishes, Ways of Paradox. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Ontological Relativity and Other Essays

1969

In 1969, Quine published, Ontological Relativity and Other Essays. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

The Roots of Reference

1974

In 1974, Quine publishes, The Roots of Reference. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Interview with Bryan Magee: 1977

1977

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Theories and Things

1981

During 1981, Quine publishes, Theories and Things. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Pursuit of Truth

1990

In 1990, He publishes, Pursuit of Truth. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy

1993

Quine was awarded the first Schock Prize in logic and Philosophy in 1993. He won this based on his views and discussions of learning languages and communication being based on social evidence. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

From Stimulus to Science

1995

In 1995, Quine publishes his last writings of, From Stimulus to Science. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.

Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy

1996

Quine won the Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy in1996 for his contributions in the field of philosophy during the 20th century. Hylton, Peter, and Gary Kemp. “Willard Van Orman Quine.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 14 Feb. 2019, plato.stanford.edu/entries/quine/.