Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Royal_Society
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1614-02-01
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:John_Wilkins_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Exploration of the relationship between language and thought
Promotion of empirical research Advancement of scientific communication Advocacy for the scientific method Development of a universal language Influence on later philosophers and scientists. Philosophical discussions on the nature of reality Research on the nature of time and space Studies on the classification of living things Influence_on_the_Royal_Society |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1672-11-19
|
| gptkbp:field |
Astronomy
Biology Linguistics Mathematics Philosophy Theology Natural philosophy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. John Wilkins
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Samuel_Hartlib
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Francis_Bacon
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Linguistics
Philosophy of language Natural history |
| gptkbp:notableWorks |
Mathematical Magick
An Essay towards a Real Character and a Philosophical Language Mercury,_or_the_Secret_and_Swift_Messenger |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Philosopher
Scientist Cleric |
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
Fawsley,_Northamptonshire,_England
|
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Frances_Wilkins
|