# Charles Chihara

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**Charles Seiyo Chihara** (July 19, 1932 – February 16, 2020) was an American philosopher specializing in the [philosophy of mathematics](/source/Philosophy_of_mathematics) and [metaphysics](/source/Metaphysics).[1]

## Early life and education

Born to Japanese-American parents in [Seattle](/source/Seattle), Chihara spent part of his youth in an [internment camp](/source/Internment_of_Japanese_Americans) during [World War II](/source/World_War_II).[1] After graduating from [O'Dea High School](/source/O'Dea_High_School), he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from [Seattle University](/source/Seattle_University), a Master of Science in mathematics from [Purdue University](/source/Purdue_University), and a PhD in philosophy from the [University of Washington](/source/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](/source/University_of_California,_Berkeley).[1] In the philosophy of mathematics, Chihara is known for his work on [nominalism](/source/Nominalism), [structuralism](/source/Structuralism_(philosophy_of_mathematics)), and the [liar paradox](/source/Liar_paradox).[1]

## References

1. Mancosu, Paolo. ["In Memoriam: Charles Seiyo Chihara"](https://senate.universityofcalifornia.edu/in-memoriam/files/charles-chihara.html). *University of California Academic Senate*. Retrieved 6 September 2020.

1. [*The International Who's Who, 1997-98*](https://books.google.com/books?id=4XNtwLEbl7wC&q=Charles+Chihara+Purdue). Europa Publications. 1997. ISBN 978-1-85743-022-6.

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