Edmund Gettier

Philosopher

Birthday October 31, 1927

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Maryland

DEATH DATE Mar 23, 2021 (93)

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About

American philosopher best known for his essay Is Justified True Belief Knowledge? from 1963.

Before Fame

He matriculated from Cornell University. His mentors were the famed Max Black and Norman Malcolm.

Trivia

His first teaching gig was in Detroit when he was hired at Wayne State University.

Family Life

His family was residing in Baltimore, Maryland, when he was born.

Associated With

He served as the Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where comedian Dana Gould studied theatre.