The Vienna Circle
The Vienna Circle was a group of philosophers and scientists active in the early 20th century in Vienna, known for promoting logical positivism. They believed that meaningful statements must be either empirically verifiable or analytically true. This meant that knowledge should be based on observable phenomena and logical reasoning, rejecting metaphysics and untestable theories. Key figures included Moritz Schlick and Rudolf Carnap. Their ideas significantly influenced philosophy of science, language, and the development of modern logical analysis, emphasizing clarity, scientific rigor, and the need for a logical foundation in understanding the world.
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The Vienna Circle was a group of philosophers and scientists in early 20th-century Vienna who aimed to develop a scientific worldview based on logic and empirical evidence. They promoted logical positivism, which asserts that meaningful statements must be either analytically true (like math) or empirically verifiable (based on observation). The Circle sought to eliminate metaphysics and pseudoscience, emphasizing verification and clarity in scientific discourse. Key figures included Moritz Schlick and Rudolf Carnap. Their ideas significantly influenced modern philosophy, particularly in the philosophy of science and language.