Roderick Chisholm
American philosopher and logician (1916–1999)
1916 — 1999
Quick Facts
Profession
American philosopher and logician (1916–1999)
Born
November 27, 1916
Died
1999 (age ~83)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
university teacher, philosopher
United StatesBorn in Bristol CountyDied in Providence
1916
Born in Bristol County (1916-11-27)
1968
AwardCarus Lectures
1999
Died in Providence
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Roderick Chisholm?+
Roderick Chisholm is American philosopher and logician (1916–1999). Born in 1916.
What does the name Roderick mean?+
The name Roderick means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.". It is of English origin.
When was Roderick Chisholm born?+
Roderick Chisholm was born on November 27, 1916.
When did Roderick Chisholm die?+
Roderick Chisholm died in 1999, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.
The name Roderick is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: tree=1 *h₃reǵ- Medieval English name from *Hrōþirīks, revived after Walter Scott used it in a poem in 1811, where it is a translation of its Spanish cognate Rodrigo. Roderick is also used to anglicize Scottish Ruairidh and Welsh Rhydderch.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roderick — November 27, 1916
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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