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Also Known As Saul Aaron Kripke
Born November 13, 1940 • New York • (Born on this day)
Died September 15, 2022 (aged 81) • New Jersey
Notable Works “Naming and Necessity”
Subjects Of Study recursive function • set theory • a posteriori knowledge • a priori knowledge • intuitionism • liar paradox • truth

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