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3 days ago · Subsequent theories proposed by H. H. Price and A. J. Ayer held that sense data are mind-dependent, private entities. Price ( 1932 ) argued that owing to their mind-dependence, sense data are what is “given” in perception and their existence therefore cannot be doubted.
3 days ago · A.J. Ayer and Bertrand Russell, staunch advocates of logical positivism and empiricism, found Husserl’s phenomenological approach incompatible with their philosophies. Logical positivism, with its emphasis on verifiability and empirical evidence, dismissed phenomenology’s introspective methods as metaphysical and, therefore, meaningless.
4 days ago · A.J. Ayer, short for Alfred Jules Ayer, was a renowned British philosopher and one of the most influential figures in the field of logical positivism. Known for his sharp intellect and controversial views, Ayer made significant contributions to philosophy with his groundbreaking work in ethics, theory of knowledge, and the philosophy of ...
In the 20th century, humanist atheism gained popularity through the work of thinkers such as Bertrand Russell, A.J. Ayer, and Paul Kurtz. The Council for Secular Humanism and the American Humanist Association were established to promote humanist values and principles. Critiques of Humanist Atheism
3 days ago · For a short while she was tutored by A. J. Ayer, a future Wykeham Professor of Logic known for his libidinous lifestyle, although his womanising was not extended to her.
5 days ago · The judge in former President Donald J. Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial, Juan M. Merchan, issued instructions to jurors on Wednesday that serve as a guide to applying the law in deliberations.
2 days ago · e. John Stuart Mill (20 May 1806 – 7 May 1873) [1] was an English philosopher, political economist, politician and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy.
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