This work presents a forceful defence of logical positivism, arguing that meaningful statements must either be analytically true or empirically verifiable. Ayer rejects metaphysical, theological, and ethical discourse as cognitively meaningless. He also develops an emotivist account of moral language and emphasises philosophys role in analysing the logic and meaning of language rather than speculating about truths beyond experience.
Dimensions:
19 x 12.8 x 1.3 cm
Format:
Hard cover, cloth bound. No dust jacket.
Author:
Alfred Jules Ayer
Publisher:
Victor Gollancz, London