Korzybski, Alfred, 1879-1950

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Birth 1879-07-03
Death 1950-03-01
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Korzybski was born in Poland and later emigrated to the United States. He was the founder of the theory of general semantics, the study of the relations between language, thought, and behavior.

From the description of Essays, 1923 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612750797

Polish-American philosopher and scientist.

Alfred Habdank Korzybski is widely known for his system of "general semantics."

From the description of Alfred Korzyb ski papers, 1917-1947, [microform]. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 298686885

Polish-American philosopher and scientist.

Alfred Habdank Korzybski is widely known for his system of "general semantics."

From the description of Alfred Korzybski papers, 1917-1950. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 298686841

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Subjects:

  • General semantics
  • Philosophy
  • Psychophysiology
  • Semantics (Philosophy)
  • World War, 1914-1918

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  • Philosophers
  • Scientists

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