July 03

Perry earned his Ph.D. at Harvard under William James, becoming a leading pragmatist philosopher. He taught at Harvard for over four decades, influencing generations of students. His major works include 'General Theory of Value' and studies on William James and John Dewey. Perry argued for the importance of values in practical decision-making and moral theory. As president of the American Philosophical Association, he shaped the direction of academic philosophy. His rigorous scholarship bridged analytical precision and pragmatic insight.

Born in Warsaw, Korzybski trained in engineering, mathematics, and chemistry before turning to philosophy. His landmark work, 'Science and Sanity,' introduced general semantics to improve human evaluation of language and reality. He argued that language influences thought and advocated for conscious awareness of speech and symbols. Korzybski lectured widely in the U.S., establishing institutes to teach his methods in education and psychology. His interdisciplinary approach influenced linguistics, cognitive science, and communication theory. Korzybski’s ideas continue to impact media studies and modern semantics research.

Nicholas Maxwell was born in 1937 and became a leading figure in the philosophy of science. Educated at Cambridge, he introduced the concept of aim-oriented empiricism, critiquing traditional scientific methods and arguing for a more reflective approach to research goals. Maxwell authored seminal works such as "The Comprehensibility of the Universe" and "From Knowledge to Wisdom," influencing thinkers across disciplines. He held academic positions in the UK and delivered lectures worldwide on the role of science in society. Maxwell's proposals for reforming scientific inquiry continue to spark debate and guide discussions on the future of research.