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# Tyler Burge

(1946)   Philosopher   United States

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Tyler Burge is a philosopher from the United States, best known for *Blockheads!*.

## Quick Facts About Tyler Burge

Born January 1, 1946

Nationality United States

Profession Philosopher

Notable works Blockheads!

## About Tyler Burge

Tyler Burge is an American philosopher who is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at UCLA. Burge has made contributions to many areas of philosophy, including the philosophy of mind, philosophy of logic, epistemology, philosophy of language, and the history of philosophy.

## Awards & Honors

Jean Nicod Prize Guggenheim Fellowship Carus Lectures

##  Quotes by Tyler Burge

> [ \[T\]here is a methodological bias in favor of taking natural discourse literally, other things being equal. For example, unless there are clear… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tyler-burge/t-here-is-a-methodological-bias-in-favor-of-taking-natural-discourse/)

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> [It seems to me that philosophers should be more relaxed about whether or not some form of materialism is true.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tyler-burge/it-seems-to-me-that-philosophers-should-be-more-relaxed-about-whether/)

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