Michael Martin
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Summary
Michael Martin was born on February 3, 1932[1], in Cincinnati[2]. He died on May 27, 2015[3], in Lexington[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Field of work: philosophy[9], philosophy of religion[10]
- Employer: Boston University[11]
- Educated at: Arizona State University[12], University of Arizona[13], Harvard University[14]
- Notable work: Atheism: A Philosophical Justification[15], Atheism, Morality, and Meaning[16], The Impossibility of God[17], The case against Christianity[18]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Movement: analytic philosophy[21]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[22]
- Family name: Martin[23]
- Given name: Michael[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Different from: Michael Martin[26]
Why It Matters
Michael Martin has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He is credited with the discovery of Atheist's Wager[29], an argument[30].
FAQs
Where was Michael Martin born?
Michael Martin was born in Cincinnati[2].
Where did Michael Martin die?
Michael Martin died in Lexington[4].
What did Michael Martin do for work?
Michael Martin worked as a philosopher[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Michael Martin go to school?
Michael Martin was educated at Arizona State University[12], University of Arizona[13], and Harvard University[14].
What did Michael Martin discover?
Michael Martin is credited as discoverer of Atheist's Wager[29].