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Gilbert Ryle
(1900 - 1976)
English philosopher, author, and academic
English philosopher
author
and academic
Influential British philosopher known for critiquing mind-body dualism and introducing the concept of 'category mistake.'
Gilbert Ryle studied at Oxford University, where he later became a fellow and lecturer in philosophy.
In his seminal work 'The Concept of Mind' (1949), he challenged Cartesian dualism with his idea of the 'ghost in the machine.'
Ryle argued that mental states are not separate entities but dispositions manifested in behavior and language.
His contributions helped shape ordinary language philosophy and influenced generations of analytic philosophers.
Ryle's clear prose and sharp arguments continue to be studied in philosophy departments worldwide.
Gilbert Ryle