Philosophers who died on April 21

Take a focused look at the philosophers who passed away on April 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1987 Gustav Bergmann

  Austrian-American philosopher who was a key member of the Vienna Circle, contributing significantly to logical positivism and philosophy of...

• 1998 Jean-François Lyotard

  Jean-François Lyotard was a prominent French philosopher and literary theorist celebrated for his influential role in the development of post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy. His seminal work, 'The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge,' profoundly shaped contemporary thought, especially surrounding the legitimacy of knowledge and narratives in postmodern societies. [bio]