David Lewis was a controversial philosopher born on September 28, 1941 in Oberlin, OH. He made significant contributions to the philosophy of language, mind, metaphysics, and logic, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. His work has had a lasting impact on the field of philosophy and continues to be studied and discussed today.
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💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)
About
Controversial Philosopher who made breakthroughs in the philosophy of language, mind, metaphysics, and logic.
Before Fame
He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1967, where he was taught by W.V.O. Quine and took a seminar with J.J.C. Smart.
Trivia
He taught briefly at UCLA and regularly at Princeton.
Family Life
He received a kidney transplant from his wife after suffering from diabetes for an extended period of time and eventually died from the disease.
Associated With
He was influenced by Henry David Thoreau.