Nelson Goodman

Philosopher

Birthday August 7, 1906

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Nov 25, 1998 (92)

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About

American philosopher who was best remembered for his work with things like counterfactuals, mereology, and aesthetics.

Before Fame

He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 1928.

Trivia

He also served in the United States military during the second World War.

Family Life

He was raised in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Associated With

He and author Daniel Pipes both studied at Harvard University.