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Alfred Tarski

(1901–1983) Mathematician Russian Empire

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Alfred Tarski was a mathematician from the Russian Empire, best known for Introduction to logic and to the methodology of deductive sciences.

Quick Facts About Alfred Tarski

Born
January 14, 1901
Died
October 26, 1983
Nationality
Russian Empire
Profession
Mathematician
Notable works
Introduction to logic and to the methodology of deductive sciences
Known for
Tarski's undefinability theorem, Knaster–Tarski theorem, Banach–Tarski paradox, Lindenbaum–Tarski algebra, Tarski's circle-squaring problem

About Alfred Tarski

Alfred Tarski was a Polish-American logician and mathematician. A prolific author best known for his work on model theory, metamathematics, and algebraic logic, he also contributed to abstract algebra, topology, geometry, measure theory, mathematical logic, set theory, type theory, and analytic philosophy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II

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