Sir Alfred Jules "Freddie" Ayer was an English philosopher who became professionally established through his exposition of major theses of logical positivism in Language, Truth, and Logic (1936). The work's dismissal of metaphysics, and endorsement of emotivism was the cause of much controversy and debate.
- Occupation
- philosopher of science, pedagogue, philosopher, university teacher
- Position held
- Booker Prize judge
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- October 29, 1910
- Died
- June 27, 1989, July 26, 1989
