Logical Positivism 20th Century History of Philosophy

Logical Positivism 20th Century History of Philosophy

Logical Positivism

Trend of philosophical thought, also often called "neopositivism" and "logical empiricism," which began in the 1920s with the Vienna Circle. Its key tenet was the verifiability criterion, according to which no statement has any meaning beyond the manner in which it is verified.

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- Collection of online papers in Microsoft Word format, with abstracts in HTML.
- Site dedicated to this doctrine, with quotes, frequently asked questions, and links.
- A section from Andras Gedo's work Crisis Consciousness in Contemporary Philosophy.
- Concise survey of this school and the related doctrine of "ethical emotivism."
- Entry from the openly-edited encyclopedia.
- Entry from this philosophical database, including an excerpt from The Ism Book.
- Detailed article by Mauro Murzi, reviewing the development and legacy of this movement.
- A concise description of this movement.
- Lecture reviewing the development of this doctrine and its impact on psychology.

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