Bas van Fraassen is a Dutch-American philosopher renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of science, epistemology, and formal logic. He is a distinguished professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University and an emeritus professor of philosophy at Princeton University. His work focuses on the nature of scientific theories and the interpretation of scientific models, advocating for constructive empiricism as a stance towards scientific practice. Van Fraassen is known for his critical examination of realism and his defense of a more pragmatic approach to science.
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Your next birthday is 150 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Bas
Read Full Bas Name AnalysisApril 5, 1941 Facts
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Bas van Fraassen belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Goes
Educated At: University of Alberta | University of Pittsburgh
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher
Employers: San Francisco State University | University of Toronto | Yale University | Princeton University | University of Southern California
Awards Received: Hempel Award | Carus Lectures | Lauener Prize | Lakatos Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for April 5, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 5, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Aries 14 | 16 Aries 6 | 5 Cancer 21 |
| Moon | 19 Cancer 55 | 29 Aquarius 21 | 6 Leo 5 |
| Mercury | 19 Pisces 48 | 26 Aries 32 | 13 Cancer 41 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 39 | 0 Aries 19 | 23 Cancer 46 |
| Mars | 2 Aquarius 1 | 10 Pisces 27 | 27 Pisces 10 |
| Jupiter | 18 Taurus 7 | 18 Taurus 18 | 7 Gemini 13 |
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 0 | 14 Pisces 2 | 24 Taurus 14 |
| Uranus | 23 Taurus 53 | 21 Taurus 1 | 28 Taurus 27 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 49 | 28 Pisces 4 | 25 Virgo 3 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 3 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 3 Leo 5 |
| Rahu | 1 Libra 10 | 15 Aries 49 | 26 Virgo 46 |
| Ketu | 1 Aries 10 | 15 Libra 49 | 26 Pisces 46 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Bas van Fraassen's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 09 June, 2024 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 16 November, 2024
