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He is known for his defense of dialetheism, his in-depth analyses of the logical paradoxes, and his many writings related to paraconsistent and other non-classical logics.
Priest, a long-time resident of Australia, is the author of numerous books, and has published articles in nearly every major philosophical and logical journal. He was a frequent collaborator with the late Richard Sylvan, a fellow proponent of dialetheism and paraconsistent logic.
Priest has also published on metaphilosophy.
In addition to his work in philosophy and logic, Priest practices Karate-do. He is 3rd Dan, International Karate-do Shobukai; 4th Dan, Shi’to Ryu, and an Australian National Kumite Referee and Kata Judge.
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