Science & TechnologyIsraeli1934 – 2012
Yehudah Elkana
Historian and philosopher of science
Biography
Israeli historian and philosopher of science known for his work on the history of science and rationality. He was a professor at Tel Aviv University.
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Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
Israeli
Born
1934
Died
2012
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Yehudah
Hebrew origin
“The alternative Hebrew spelling of Yehuda, meaning 'praised' with identical etymology and significance. The 'h' ending emphasizes traditional Hebrew orthography. Both spellings carry equal weight in Jewish naming tradition.”