James F. Conant

Philosopher, Person

1958 –

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Who is James F. Conant?

James Ferguson Conant is an American philosopher who has written extensively on topics in philosophy of language, ethics, and metaphilosophy. He is perhaps best known for his writings on Wittgenstein, and his association with the New Wittgenstein school of Wittgenstein interpretation initiated by Cora Diamond. He is currently Chester D. Tripp Professor of Humanities, Professor of Philosophy, and Professor in the College at the University of Chicago.

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Born
Jun 10, 1958
Also known as
  • James Conant
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
  • Harvard College
  • Phillips Exeter Academy

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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