num_pages: 144
description: 1986 is the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of A. J. Ayer's Language, Truth and Logic, which is commonly considered one of the most influential books in twentieth-century philosophy. These essays offer a comprehensive appraisal of the influence and impact of Ayer's work and analyze the ways in which Ayer's arguments have been absorbed, modified, or rejected by various philosophers. A noteworthy feature of the book is an original essay by A. J. Ayer that assesses the influence of his work in philosophy over the last fifty years.
language: English
title: Logical Positivism in Perspective
titlecomplete: Logical Positivism in Perspective
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers