February 14

David Hilbert was born in Königsberg in 1862 and became one of the greatest mathematicians of his time. He made groundbreaking contributions to invariant theory, algebraic number theory, and the foundations of geometry. Hilbert formulated the famous list of 23 unsolved problems that guided 20th-century mathematical research. He introduced Hilbert spaces, a concept central to functional analysis and quantum mechanics. Beyond mathematics, Hilbert engaged with philosophical questions about the nature of proof and formal systems. His work influenced Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity and shaped the development of computer science. Hilbert's legacy endures in countless theorems, mathematical structures, and academic traditions.

Born in 1931, Ronald Dworkin emerged as one of the leading figures in 20th-century legal philosophy. He challenged legal positivism with his theory of law as integrity, arguing that judges should interpret statutes in light of moral principles. His landmark works, including 'Taking Rights Seriously' and 'Law's Empire,' influenced debates on rights, justice, and constitutional interpretation. Dworkin held professorships at Yale, Oxford, and New York University, earning international acclaim for his rigorous scholarship. He received the prestigious Holberg Prize in 2008 for his contributions to law and philosophy. Renowned for his clear prose and intellectual rigor, Dworkin engaged in public discourse on issues ranging from equality to human rights. He passed away in 2013, remembered as a titan of modern legal thought.