Georg Henrik von Wright

Georg Henrik von Wright (1916–2003) was a Finnish philosopher who made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy of language, logic, and the philosophy of science. He is perhaps best known for his work on modal logic and for being a prominent figure in the development of post-war analytic philosophy, particularly in the context of the philosophy of action and ethics. Von Wright was a student of Ludwig Wittgenstein and was influenced by his ideas.