Hans Reichenbach

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  • Birth of Hans Reichenbach

    Birth of Hans Reichenbach

    Hans Reichenbach was born in Hamburg, Germany. https://youtu.be/9ZwfD8otEok?feature=shared
  • "The Theory of Relativity and A Priori Knowledge." 1920

    "The Theory of Relativity and A Priori Knowledge." 1920

    This work explores the epistemological implications of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
  • The Vienna Circle

    The Vienna Circle

    Hans Reichenbach joins The Vienna Circle.
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    Logical Empiricism and the Vienna Circle (1925-1933)

    Reichenbach became associated with the Vienna Circle, a group of philosophers, scientists, and intellectuals dedicated to the principles of logical empiricism. He participated in the lively intellectual environment of Vienna during this period.
  • "The Philosophy of Space and Time." 1927

    "The Philosophy of Space and Time." 1927

    In this book, Reichenbach critically examines the concepts of space and time and their relation to physical theories.

  • "Philosophy of Knowledge." 1928

    This work addresses various topics in epistemology and the philosophy of science.

  • The Berlin Circle

    Hans Reichenbach founded The Berlin Circle in 1928. The Berlin Circle, like the Vienna Circle, was committed to the principles of logical empiricism. They emphasized the importance of empirical evidence, verification, and logical analysis in the pursuit of knowledge. They were critical of metaphysical and speculative approaches to philosophy.
  • "Experience and Prediction: An Analysis of the Foundations and the Structure of Knowledge" 1938

    "Experience and Prediction: An Analysis of the Foundations and the Structure of Knowledge" 1938

    This influential book delves into the nature of empirical knowledge, probability theory, and induction.
  • "Elements of Symbolic Logic" 1947

    "Elements of Symbolic Logic" 1947

    A textbook on symbolic logic, which covers topics such as propositional logic, predicate logic, and the foundations of mathematical logic.
  • "The Rise of Scientific Philosophy" 1951

    "The Rise of Scientific Philosophy" 1951

    This book provides a historical and philosophical account of the development of scientific philosophy from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century.
  • Death of Hans Reichenbach

    Death of Hans Reichenbach

    Hans Reichenbach died in Los Angeles, California. Reichenbach's ideas had a significant impact on the development of the philosophy of science and epistemology. His contributions to the logical analysis of scientific theories and his exploration of the relationship between experience and theory continue to be studied and discussed in contemporary philosophy.
  • "Nomological Statements and Admissible Operations" 1954

    "Nomological Statements and Admissible Operations" 1954

    This posthumously published work deals with the logical structure of scientific laws and the concept of admissibility in theories.
  • "The Direction of Time" 1956

    "The Direction of Time" 1956

    The central question of the book is concerned with the asymmetry of time. Reichenbach investigates why time appears to have a clear directionality, moving from the past to the future, rather than being symmetric or reversible.

  • References

    Glymour, Clark and Frederick Eberhardt, "Hans Reichenbach", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2022 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2022/entries/reichenbach/