Norwood Russell Hanson

American philosopher of science (1924–1967)
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Summary

Norwood Russell Hanson was born on August 17, 1924[1], in Cortland County[2]. He died on April 18, 1967[3], in Cortland County[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], philosopher of science[6], university teacher[7], aircraft pilot[8], and trumpeter[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Occupation: philosopher[11]
  • Employer: Yale University[12], Indiana University Bloomington[13]
  • Educated at: University of Chicago[14], Columbia University[15]
  • Member of: Institute for Advanced Study[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Military branch: United States Marine Corps[18]
  • Cause of death: aviation accident[19]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[20]
  • Family name: Hanson[21]
  • Given name: Norwood[22], Russell[23]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[24]
  • Instrument: trumpet[25]
  • Described by source: The Dictionary of Modern American Philosophers (1 ed.)[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[28]

Why It Matters

Norwood Russell Hanson has been cited as an influence by Stephen Toulmin[29], a philosopher[30], 1922–2009[31], of United Kingdom[32], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[33].

FAQs

Where was Norwood Russell Hanson born?

Norwood Russell Hanson was born in Cortland County[2].

Where did Norwood Russell Hanson die?

Norwood Russell Hanson passed away in Cortland County[4].

What did Norwood Russell Hanson do for work?

Norwood Russell Hanson worked as a military officer[5], philosopher of science[6], university teacher[7], aircraft pilot[8], and trumpeter[9].

Where did Norwood Russell Hanson go to school?

Norwood Russell Hanson was educated at University of Chicago[14] and Columbia University[15].

Who did Norwood Russell Hanson influence?

Norwood Russell Hanson has been cited as an influence by Stephen Toulmin[29].

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  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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