Language, Truth, And Logic by A. J. Ayer
This philosophical work is a cornerstone of logical positivism, presenting a rigorous critique of metaphysics and a fervent advocacy for the verification principle as the only meaningful way of establishing the truth value of statements. The author argues that statements are only meaningful if they can be empirically verified or are tautological in nature, thereby dismissing a vast swath of traditional philosophy as nonsensical. Through this lens, the book explores the implications of this viewpoint for ethics, theology, and the arts, ultimately asserting that many of the questions these fields grapple with are not just unsolvable, but fundamentally flawed in their premises.
The 7108th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-256
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 11th on The Modern Philosophical Classics (The Philosophical Forum)
- The Twenty Greatest Philosophy Books (Book from 2006) (James Garvey)