Sir Alfred (A. J.) Ayer
Sir Alfred (A. J.) Ayer · Philosophy & Social Sciences
British philosopher, leading exponent of logical positivism, author of 'Language, Truth and Logic'
1910, London, England — 1989, London, England
United Kingdom
Sir Alfred (A. J.) Ayer is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — British philosopher, leading exponent of logical positivism, author of 'Language, Truth and Logic'
A. J. Ayer was a British philosopher whose 1936 book 'Language, Truth and Logic' introduced logical positivism to the English-speaking world and became one of the most influential philosophical works of the century. His mother came from the Dutch-Jewish Citroën family, giving him Jewish ancestry, while his father was Swiss.
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British philosopher, leading exponent of logical positivism, author of 'Language, Truth and Logic'
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