Logical Positivism

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Logical positivism is a combination of empiricism and mathematical and logico-linguistic constructs and deductions in epistemology.  The crew provides a brief overview of the view and major players.  They then proceed to offer a short critique.

post image from the cover of A. J. Ayer’s Language, Truth and Logic.

 
 
 
 

3 Responses to “Logical Positivism”

  1. Bob McDowell says:

    May we have a link to the oft-referenced “Jones” survey of philosophy book?

  2. Camden Bucey says:

    It’s W.T. Jones’ History of Western Philosophy. Volume V, as with the others, is on Amazon, but you can typically find used copies on AbeBooks and similar used sellers for under $10.

  3. I would send you a Kline audio clip, but I share DGH’s sensibilities: I would hate to be responsible for trivializing my friend.

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