Bas van Fraassen is a Dutch-American philosopher renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of science, epistemology, and formal logic. He is a distinguished professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University and an emeritus professor of philosophy at Princeton University. His work focuses on the nature of scientific theories and the interpretation of scientific models, advocating for constructive empiricism as a stance towards scientific practice. Van Fraassen is known for his critical examination of realism and his defense of a more pragmatic approach to science.
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Your next birthday is 284 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/Amsterdam (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Bas
Read Full Bas Name AnalysisApril 5, 1941 Facts
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Bas van Fraassen belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Goes
Educated At: University of Alberta | University of Pittsburgh
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher
Employers: San Francisco State University | University of Toronto | Yale University | Princeton University | University of Southern California
Awards Received: Hempel Award | Carus Lectures | Lauener Prize | Lakatos Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for April 5, 1941
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Aries 14 | 15 Aries 52 | 6 Cancer 18 |
| Moon | 19 Cancer 55 | 19 Cancer 56 | 19 Leo 4 |
| Mercury | 19 Pisces 48 | 27 Pisces 1 | 13 Cancer 10 |
| Venus | 11 Aries 39 | 25 Pisces 49 | 24 Cancer 59 |
| Mars | 2 Aquarius 1 | 25 Cancer 6 | 27 Pisces 46 |
| Jupiter | 18 Taurus 7 | 16 Gemini 41 | 7 Gemini 26 |
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 0 | 24 Pisces 56 | 24 Taurus 20 |
| Uranus | 23 Taurus 53 | 24 Taurus 59 | 28 Taurus 30 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 49 | 0 Aries 13 | 25 Virgo 3 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 3 | 3 Aquarius 37 | 3 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 1 Libra 10 | 26 Pisces 29 | 26 Virgo 43 |
| Ketu | 1 Aries 10 | 26 Virgo 29 | 26 Pisces 43 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Bas van Fraassen's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025
