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Carnap (Rudolf Carnap)

Rudolf Carnap was a philosopher and logician who contributed significantly to the development of modern logic and philosophy of science. He focused on clarifying how scientific statements can be meaningful and formalized using logical language and mathematics. Carnap aimed to show that many philosophical questions could be addressed through precise, logical analysis, emphasizing the importance of language clarity and scientific principles. His work helped shape analytic philosophy and the understanding of how language and logic underpin scientific inquiry, promoting a systematic approach to knowledge and reasoning.