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Memorial Page for Hilary Putnam

Jul 31, 1926 – Mar 13, 2016(89 years)Died in:Arlington, Middlesex County

American philosopher

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July 31st, 2026

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March 13th, 2026

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Occupation(5)

mathematicianphilosopheruniversity teachernon-fiction writercomputer scientist

Awards(5)

Nicholas Rescher Prize for Systematic PhilosophyRolf Schock Prize in Logic and PhilosophyFellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesGuggenheim FellowshipLauener Prize

Education(4)

Harvard UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaCentral High SchoolUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Hilary Putnam (* July 31, 1926 in Chicago; † March 13, 2016 in Arlington) was an american philosopher. He was 89 years old. His education included Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Central High School and University of California, Los Angeles. His faith was Judaism. He received 5 awards, including Nicholas Rescher Prize for Systematic Philosophy, Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy. His cause of death was mesothelioma malignant recurrent.

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Born in Chicago, Cook County

1926

Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy

2011

Lauener Prize

2012

Nicholas Rescher Prize for Systematic Philosophy

2014

Died in Arlington, Middlesex County (mesothelioma malignant recurrent)

2016

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  • Samuel Putnam

Hilary Putnam. Forever remembered.