John Tienson

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John Tienson
Born1940
Died2018
Era 21st-century philosophy
Region Western philosophy
Main interests
Philosophy of Language

John L. Tienson (1940-2018) was an American philosopher and professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Memphis. He served as Co-Editor of the Southern Journal of Philosophy. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Weinberg, Justin (30 November 2018). "John Tienson (1940-2018)". Daily Nous.
  2. "John Tienson". www.memphis.edu.