Emil Lask was a German philosopher and logician, born on June 17, 1875, in Berlin. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of philosophy and logic, particularly in the early 20th century. Lask was associated with the Marburg School of philosophy, which emphasized the importance of Kant's ideas and the development of idealism. Lask's work focused on the relationship between language and thought, exploring how concepts are formed and understood. He also contributed to the study of aesthetics and the philosophy of mathematics. Lask passed away on March 7, 1915, leaving a lasting impact on philosophical discourse.