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“While moral rules may be propounded by authority the fact that these were so propounded would not validate them.”

Quote by A.J. Ayer

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A.J. Ayer was a distinguished British philosopher recognized for his contributions to analytic philosophy. Born on October 29, 1910, in London, he passed away on June 27, 1989. Ayer's work focused on defending logical positivism and exploring ethics and epistemology, leaving a lasting impact on the field of philosophy. more

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