Memorial Page for Jaakko Hintikka (née Kaarlo Jaakko Juhani Hintikka)

Jan 12, 1929 – Aug 12, 2015(86 years)Died in:Porvoo, Uusimaa

Finnish philosopher and logician

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Biography

Birthplace

Vantaa, Uusimaa

Place of Death

Porvoo, Uusimaa

Nationality

Finland

Occupation(2)

philosopher university teacher

Awards(9)

Guggenheim FellowshipRolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophydoctor honoris causa of the University of TurkuHonorary doctor of the University of Liègehonorary doctor of the University of UppsalaBarwise PrizeGrand Cross of the Order of the Lion of FinlandCommander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandCommander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland

Education(1)

University of Helsinki

Jaakko Hintikka (* January 12, 1929 in Vantaa; † August 12, 2015 in Porvoo) was a finnish philosopher and logician. He was 86 years old. He studied at University of Helsinki. He received 9 awards, including Guggenheim Fellowship, Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy.

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Born in Vantaa, Uusimaa

1929

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1966

Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1987

Rolf Schock Prize in Logic and Philosophy

2005

Barwise Prize

2010

Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland

2011

Died in Porvoo, Uusimaa

2015

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Jaakko Hintikka (née Kaarlo Jaakko Juhani Hintikka). Forever remembered.