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“The principles of logic and mathematics are true simply because we never allow them to be anything else. And the reason for this is that we cannot abandon them without contradicting ourselves, without sinning against the rules which govern the use of language, and so making our utterances self-stultifying. In other words, the truths of logic and mathematics are analytic propositions or tautologies.”

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A.J. Ayer
A.J. Ayer

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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