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    contemporaryAnalytic Philosophy

    b. 1942

    Richard E. Grandy is an American analytic philosopher known for contributions to philosophy of language, philosophy of science, and metaphysics. He is particularly recognized for his principle of humanity in radical interpretation and for critical engagement with issues in ontology and reference.

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    Formulated the Principle of Humanity as an alternative to Davidson's Principle of Charity

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    Contributed to philosophy of language and theories of reference

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    Authored influential work on sortals and natural kinds

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    Advanced debates in metaphysics concerning universals and relations

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    Long tenure as professor at Rice University shaping analytic philosophy of science

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