Michael Dummett

Michael Dummett (1925–2011) was a British philosopher, writer and university teacher.

Also recorded as Sir Michael Anthony Eardley Dummett.

Michael Dummett in brief

Born
1925
Died
2011
Known for
philosopher, writer and university teacher
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1925, died at Oxford in 2011.

In detail

Michael Dummett studied at Christ Church, Winchester College and Sandroyd School. training under G. E. M. Anscombe is recorded. Eva Picardi is recorded as having studied under Michael Dummett. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is ethics, philosophy of mathematics and logic.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford and University of Birmingham. Membership is recorded of British Academy, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Academia Europaea.

Distinctions recorded are Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy, Lakatos Award, Fellow of the British Academy and Aquinas Medal.

Sources

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    “Michael Dummett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q342646: Michael Dummett

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