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Fred Dretske
(1932 - 2013)
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher and academic
American philosopher known for his influential work in epistemology and information theory.
Fred Dretske was a seminal figure in contemporary analytic philosophy, focusing on theories of knowledge, perception, and mental content. His 1969 book "Knowledge and the Flow of Information" introduced groundbreaking ideas on how information structures cognitive processes. Dretske taught at the University of California, Irvine, and later at Stanford University, mentoring a generation of philosophers. He explored the relationship between awareness and physical reality, contributing to debates in cognitive science and philosophy of mind. His clear writing and rigorous arguments left a lasting legacy in philosophy.
Fred Dretske