famous philosophers from seattle?

While Seattle is home to a robust academic community at the University of Washington and other institutions, it is not traditionally known as a hub for globally famous "celebrity" philosophers in the same way it is for novelists.

However, several influential philosophers have been associated with the city through their work at the University of Washington:

• Marsha Linehan: While primarily a psychologist, her work in developing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is deeply rooted in philosophical traditions, particularly Zen Buddhism and dialectical philosophy. She has been a long-time fixture at the University of Washington.
• Andrea Woody: A prominent philosopher of science at the University of Washington, known for her work on the philosophy of chemistry and how scientific representations function.
• Paul M. Churchland and Patricia Churchland: Though they are primarily associated with the University of California, San Diego, they have been significant figures in the philosophy of mind (neurophilosophy) whose influence is deeply embedded in the academic culture of West Coast universities, including those in the Pacific Northwest.

It is worth noting that Seattle’s intellectual culture often leans more toward applied philosophy, social theory, and the intersection of technology and ethics rather than the "public intellectual" philosopher model common in cities like New York or London.

If you were looking for someone in a specific branch of philosophy—such as ethics, political philosophy, or logic—let me know, and I can check for prominent thinkers in those specific fields currently associated with the city.