About
Professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago until his death from cancer in 1987.
Before Fame
He studied at Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland and Stanford University.
Trivia
He defended the Platonic tripartite analysis of knowledge against the most popular philosophical thought of his day.
Family Life
He was the son of Hollywood producer
Associated With
His mother was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Marie Antoinette in the 1938 movie of the same name.
