Logical positivism, also known as logical empiricism, is a philosophical movement that developed in the early 20th century, primarily in the context of the Vienna Circle and the work of philosophers such as Moritz Schlick, Rudolf Carnap, and A.J. Ayer. It sought to synthesize elements of empiricism and formal logic, emphasizing the importance of scientific knowledge and the use of logical analysis in philosophical inquiry.
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