Marx W. Wartofsky (1928–1997) was an influential American philosopher known for his contributions to historical epistemology. He served as a professor at Baruch College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. As the editor of The Philosophical Forum and co-founder of the Boston University Center for Philosophy and History of Science, he shaped philosophical discourse. His notable works include 'Feuerbach' (1977), a critique of Ludwig Feuerbach, and 'Conceptual Foundations of Scientific Thought' (1968), analyzing scientific models and metaphors.
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Meaning of the name - Marx
Derived from the Latin word 'Marcus', meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war).'
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Marx W. Wartofsky belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: Columbia University
Occupation: philosopher
Employers: Baruch College | City University of New York | Boston University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Leo 57 | 13 Leo 29 | 18 Scorpio 2 |
Moon | 3 Aries 4 | 29 Sagittarius 25 | 28 Libra 58 |
Mercury | 1 Leo 38 | 5 Leo 53 | 29 Libra 11 |
Venus | 22 Leo 38 | 6 Cancer 23 | 21 Sagittarius 58 |
Mars | 27 Taurus 45 | 29 Virgo 11 | 9 Cancer 16 |
Jupiter | 9 Taurus 23 | 12 Cancer 43 | 3 Taurus 36 |
Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 1 | 1 Aries 21 | 18 Sagittarius 6 |
Uranus | 7 Aries 10 | 1 Gemini 4 | 3 Aries 53 |
Neptune | 28 Leo 19 | 1 Aries 54 | 1 Virgo 14 |
Pluto | 17 Cancer 23 | 2 Aquarius 18 | 18 Cancer 17 |
Rahu | 6 Gemini 7 | 20 Pisces 1 | 0 Gemini 59 |
Ketu | 6 Sagittarius 7 | 20 Virgo 1 | 0 Sagittarius 59 |
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