Jan Woleński

Jan Woleński
Born 21 September 1940
Radom, Poland
Citizenship Polish
Fields History of philosophy, Analytic philosophy, Epistemology
Alma mater Jagiellonian University

Jan Woleński (also known as Jan Hertrich-Woleński; born 21 September 1940) is a Polish philosopher, specialist in the history of the Lwów-Warsaw school and in analytical philosophy. He spent his entire scientific career at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, where is currently employed as a professor.[1] He also holds a position on the consulting board of Theoria.[2] Having been a laureate of the Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science in 2013, Woleński is considered one of the most prominent Polish scholars in humanities.

Education

Woleński studied philosophy and law at the same time. He belongs to the tradition of analytic philosophy, and considers himself close to the heritage of the Lwow-Warsaw School. His main fields of research are the philosophy of language, epistemology and the history of Polish philosophy.

Private life

Jan Woleński is involved in the Jewish (secular) movement, i.e. commenting on Polish-Jewish common past and today's relationships. Being widely recognized in Poland as an atheist, he has promoted the introduction of philosophy classes to Polish schools. [3]

Main works in English

Main works in Polish

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