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A. J. Ayer
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1910–1989 · English philosopher

Also known as: Alfred Jules Ayer, Alfred Ayer, Alfred J. Ayer, Freddie, Sir Alfred Jules Ayer, Альфред Джулс Айер

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Known works

  • Language, truth and logic
  • Probability and evidence
  • Freedom and morality and other essays
  • Logical positivism
  • The problem of knowledge