Language, Truth and Logic
Language, Truth and Logic
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1952
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1952160
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1930s
1952
Adult
18+ years
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Language, Truth and Logic by Alfred Jules Ayer presents the philosophy of logical positivism. It emphasizes the verification principle, asserting that meaningful statements are either analytically true or empirically verifiable. Ayer critiques metaphysics and traditional philosophy, advocating for clarity in language and logical analysis in philosophical inquiry.
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Alfred Jules Ayer's Language, Truth and Logic is celebrated for its clear exposition of logical positivism and its challenge to metaphysics. Critics praise its influence on analytic philosophy but note its dismissive treatment of ethical statements as non-cognitive. Some detractors find Ayer's arguments overly simplistic. Overall, it's a seminal text in 20th-century philosophy.
Who Should Read Language, Truth and Logic?
Readers who enjoy Language, Truth and Logic by Alfred Jules Ayer are typically philosophy enthusiasts interested in logical positivism. They appreciate works like Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and the Vienna Circle’s contributions. They value rigorous analysis of language and concepts of meaning and truth.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1930s
1952
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