Hilary Putnam (1926-2016) was a prominent American philosopher renowned for his contributions to various fields, including philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, and the philosophy of mathematics. He is well-known for his work on realism, functionalism, and the nature of representation. Here are some key ideas and themes in Putnam's philosophy:
### 1. **Philosophy of Mind and Functionalism**
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