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  Born November 16th 1901 in Austria-Hungary
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  In 1911 his family emigrated to the United States
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  In 1919 he became an Unites States Citizen
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  Received his bachelor's degree from The City College Of New York in 1923
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  Received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1931
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  In 1931 published his works called Principles of the Theory of Probability
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  Wrote and published the book "The Structures of Science" that practically introduced the field of Analytic Philosophy of Science
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  University Professor at Columbia University from 1967-1970
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  Elected to the National Academy of Science in 1977
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  Ernest Nagel Died in New York, New York on September 20 1985