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Memorial Page for John Searle

Jul 31, 1932 – Sep 17, 2025(93 years)Died in:Tampa, Hillsborough County

American philosopher

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July 31st, 2026

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Birthplace

Denver, Colorado

Place of Death

Tampa, Hillsborough County

Nationality

United States

Religion

atheism

Occupation(4)

philosopher university teacherartificial intelligence researcherlinguist

Awards(7)

Guggenheim FellowshipNational Humanities MedalAlbertus-Magnus professorateJean Nicod PrizeJovellanos International Essay AwardFellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesRhodes Scholarship

Education(3)

Christ ChurchUniversity of Wisconsin–MadisonShorewood High School

John Searle (* July 31, 1932 in Denver; † September 17, 2025 in Tampa) was an american philosopher. He was 93 years old. His education included Christ Church, University of Wisconsin–Madison and Shorewood High School. His faith was atheism. He received 7 awards, including Guggenheim Fellowship, National Humanities Medal.

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Born in Denver, Colorado

1932

Rhodes Scholarship

1952

Guggenheim Fellowship

1975

Jean Nicod Prize

2000

Jovellanos International Essay Award

2000

National Humanities Medal

2004

Albertus-Magnus professorate

2013

Died in Tampa, Hillsborough County

2025

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John Searle. Forever remembered.