Ruth Barcan Marcus

Ruth Barcan Marcus (1921–2012) was an American philosopher, writer and logician.

Also recorded as Ruth Charlotte Barcan; Ruth C. Barcan; Ruth C. B. Marcus.

Ruth Barcan Marcus in brief

Born
1921
Died
2012
Known for
philosopher, writer and logician
Place of birth
The Bronx
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Overview

Born at The Bronx in 1921, died at New Haven in 2012.

In detail

Ruth Barcan Marcus studied at Yale University and New York University. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Yale University, University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Works named in the authority record are Barcan formula and necessity of identity.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Wilbur Cross Medal, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Philip L. Quinn Prize.

Sources

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    “Ruth Barcan Marcus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q437943: Ruth Barcan Marcus

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