Which topics did Rudolf Carnap study in his early research after earning his doctorate?

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Following his doctoral studies, which concluded in 1921 with a dissertation on the concept of space, Rudolf Carnap engaged in several years of private research. During this early period, his work focused on the following areas:

  • Logic: He conducted research in formal logic, eventually publishing the textbook Abriss der Logistik (1929) on symbolic or mathematical logic.1
  • Foundations of Physics: He explored the fundamental principles underlying physical science.1
  • Philosophical Problems: He authored various essays addressing specific problems related to time, causality, and further investigations into the nature of space.1