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David Malet Armstrong
(1926 - 2014)
Australian philosopher and author
Australian philosopher and author
Australian philosopher celebrated for his influential work in metaphysics, particularly on universals and states of affairs.
David Malet Armstrong (1926–2014) was a leading figure in analytic philosophy, best known for his defense of a materialist ontology.
He advanced a theory of universals based on real relations and states of affairs.
Armstrong's naturalistic approach sought to align philosophical inquiry with scientific methodology.
His seminal works, including 'A Materialist Theory of the Mind,' have shaped contemporary debates in philosophy of mind and epistemology.
He served as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney, mentoring generations of philosophers.
Armstrong's clear, rigorous writing style and systematic arguments continue to resonate across the philosophical community.
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David Malet Armstrong