Frederick Irwin Dretske (December 9, 1932 - July 24, 2013) was an American philosopher known for his work in epistemology and the philosophy of mind, particularly at Duke University. He is recognized for his analysis of the concept of information, aiding in a reductive explanation of the intentional content of mental states. This approach is part of his broader program of 'naturalizing the mind', aiming to describe the mind as an unproblematic biological phenomenon, which also requires explaining intentionality, qualia, and self-awareness through the concept of representation.
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Meaning of the name - Fred
peaceful ruler
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Place of Birth: Waukegan
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: University of Minnesota
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher | engineer
Employers: Duke University
Awards Received: Lauener Prize | Jean Nicod Prize
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Ephemeris for December 9, 1932
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 9, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 9, 2023 |
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| Sun | 17 Sagittarius 29 | 17 Sagittarius 23 | 19 Pisces 43 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 59 | 7 Scorpio 35 | 2 Virgo 26 |
| Mercury | 6 Sagittarius 18 | 7 Capricorn 29 | 6 Aries 46 |
| Venus | 15 Scorpio 40 | 5 Scorpio 52 | 9 Pisces 4 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 16 | 11 Sagittarius 0 | 7 Virgo 21 |
| Jupiter | 21 Virgo 40 | 6 Taurus 19 | 17 Virgo 50 |
| Saturn | 1 Aquarius 54 | 1 Pisces 33 | 12 Aquarius 8 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 35 | 20 Taurus 3 | 21 Aries 28 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 11 | 24 Pisces 53 | 8 Virgo 30 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 2 | 28 Capricorn 42 | 21 Cancer 21 |
| Rahu | 12 Pisces 4 | 22 Aries 3 | 7 Pisces 15 |
| Ketu | 12 Virgo 4 | 22 Libra 3 | 7 Virgo 15 |
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