The Vienna Circle (Institute)

The Vienna Circle was a group of philosophers and scientists in the early 20th century who aimed to develop a scientific philosophy based on logical analysis and empirical evidence. Based in Vienna, they emphasized clarity, language precision, and the idea that meaningful statements should be verifiable through observation or logic. Their goal was to eliminate metaphysics—speculative questions that can't be tested—and promote science as the best path to knowledge. This movement significantly influenced analytic philosophy, the philosophy of science, and the development of logical positivism.