Jean Cavaillès Philosopher

Jean Cavaillès (French: [ʒɑ̃ kavajɛs]; May 15, 1903 – February 17, 1944), was a French philosopher and mathematician, specialized in philosophy of science. He took part in the French Resistance within the Libération movement and was shot by the Gestapo on February 17, 1944.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 15, 1903
Birth place	Saint-Maixent-l'École
Date of death	February 17, 1944
Place of death	Arras
Era	20th-century philosophy
Main interest	Philosophy of mathematics