1929 – 2011
Jerrold J. Matthews is not a widely recognized philosopher; the reference likely points to Gareth B. Matthews (1929-2011), an American philosopher known for work in philosophy of childhood, medieval philosophy, and philosophy of religion. He taught at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and contributed significantly to Augustinian studies and the philosophical examination of children's thinking.
Pioneered the field of philosophy of childhood
Authored influential works on Augustine's philosophy
Wrote 'Philosophy and the Young Child' and 'The Philosophy of Childhood'
Contributed to medieval philosophy scholarship
Engaged critically with platonism debates in philosophy of mathematics