| Birth name | Charles Seiyo Chihara |
|---|---|
| Birth date | July 19, 1932 |
| Birth place | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Death date | February 16, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Education | Seattle University (BS) Purdue University (MS) University of Washington (PhD) |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| Era | Contemporary philosophy |
| School tradition | Analytic philosophy |
| Main interests | Philosophy of mathematics |
Charles Seiyo Chihara (July 19, 1932 – February 16, 2020) was an American philosopher specializing in the philosophy of mathematics and metaphysics.[1]
Early life and education
Born to Japanese-American parents in Seattle, Chihara spent part of his youth in an internment camp during World War II.[1] After graduating from O'Dea High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Seattle University, a Master of Science in mathematics from Purdue University, and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Washington.[2]
Career
For most of his career, Chihara served as a member of the faculty of the Department of Philosophy at University of California, Berkeley.[1] In the philosophy of mathematics, Chihara is known for his work on nominalism, structuralism, and the liar paradox.[1]
References
- ^ Mancosu, Paolo. "In Memoriam: Charles Seiyo Chihara". University of California Academic Senate. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ The International Who's Who, 1997-98. Europa Publications. 1997. ISBN 978-1-85743-022-6.