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Frank Philipp (1884–1966)

Physicist and philosopher, specialising in mathematical physics. Began his activity in Vienna and then took Einstein's place in the chair of theoretical physics in Prague. Emigrated to the USA in 1938. Frank is a neo-positivist. He took an active part in the Vienna circle and, together with Schlick, wrote a series of books, Essays on a Scientific World Outlook, which has played a big part in shaping contemporary positivism. Frank is an active opponent of the philosophy of dialectical materialism. Eclectic combination of empiricism with apriorism and recognition of the intelligible, super-sensory aspect of some categories (space, time, and others) is characteristic of Frank as of some other neo-positivists (see Neo-Positivism).