John T Dotzler
John T Dotzler | |
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| Born | February 12, 1944 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Died | February 22, 2020 (aged 76) Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States |
| Residence | Las Cruces, NM, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Independent inquiry into fundamental questions in natural philosophy |
John Theodore Dotzler (February 12, 1944 – February 22, 2020) was an American independent researcher based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He described himself as a layman interested in the truths of all of nature's secrets, and pursued the study of natural philosophy outside of the academic and institutional establishment.
Biography
Dotzler was born on February 12, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York. He later settled in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he lived with his family. He died in Las Cruces on February 22, 2020, at the age of 76.
Work
Dotzler approached science as an independent inquirer rather than as a professional academic. He characterized his own pursuits as those of a layman seeking to understand the underlying truths of nature. His interest fell within the broad tradition of natural philosophy, the examination of fundamental questions about the physical world pursued independently of established scientific institutions.