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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 9, 2024 |
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| Sun | 17 Sagittarius 29 | 18 Sagittarius 10 | 20 Pisces 43 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 59 | 2 Aries 40 | 16 Virgo 3 |
| Mercury | 6 Sagittarius 18 | 9 Sagittarius 46 | 7 Aries 8 |
| Venus | 15 Scorpio 40 | 2 Aquarius 52 | 10 Pisces 19 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 16 | 6 Leo 7 | 6 Virgo 59 |
| Jupiter | 21 Virgo 40 | 15 Gemini 59 | 17 Virgo 42 |
| Saturn | 1 Aquarius 54 | 13 Pisces 8 | 12 Aquarius 14 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 35 | 24 Taurus 21 | 21 Aries 31 |
| Neptune | 10 Virgo 11 | 27 Pisces 7 | 8 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 2 | 0 Aquarius 25 | 21 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 12 Pisces 4 | 2 Aries 40 | 7 Pisces 12 |
| Ketu | 12 Virgo 4 | 2 Libra 40 | 7 Virgo 12 |
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