A. J. Ayer
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Summary
A. J. Ayer was born on October 29, 1910[1], in London[2]. He died on June 27, 1989[3], in London[4]. He worked as a philosopher of science[5], pedagogue[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,605 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 26, 1989[11]
- Father: Jules Louis Cyprian Ayer[12]
- Spouse: Grace Isabel Renée Lees[13], Alberta Wells[14], Vanessa Salmon[15]
- Child: Julian Ayer[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Field of work: epistemology[18], philosophical logic[19], ethics[20], logical positivism[21], philosophy[22], literary activity[23]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[24]
- Employer: University College London[25], Christ Church[26], Wadham College[27], New College[28]
- Educated at: Christ Church[29], Eton College[30], Ascham St. Vincent's School[31]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[32], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Honorary doctorate from the University of East Anglia[34]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[36]
- Influenced by: Bertrand Russell[37], Rudolf Carnap[38], Gilbert Ryle[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[41]
- Movement: atheism[42], logical positivism[43]
- Doctoral student: Peter Unger[44], Daniel Isaacson[45]
- Military branch: British Army[46]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[47]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[48]
- Family name: Ayer[49]
- Given name: Alfred[50], Jules[51]
- Described at URL: https://heritage.humanists.uk/a-j-ayer/[52]
- Depicted by: Sir Alfred Jules Ayer[53]
Why It Matters
A. J. Ayer has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Works attributed to him include Language, Truth, and Logic[56], a written work[57].
His notable doctoral advisees include Peter Unger[58], a philosopher[59], b. 1942[60], of United States[61], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[62].
FAQs
Where was A. J. Ayer born?
A. J. Ayer was born in London[2].
Where did A. J. Ayer die?
A. J. Ayer passed away in London[4].
Who were A. J. Ayer's parents?
A. J. Ayer's father was Jules Louis Cyprian Ayer[12].
Who was A. J. Ayer married to?
A. J. Ayer's spouses include Grace Isabel Renée Lees[13], Alberta Wells[14], and Vanessa Salmon[15].
What did A. J. Ayer do for work?
A. J. Ayer worked as a philosopher of science[5], pedagogue[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did A. J. Ayer go to school?
A. J. Ayer was educated at Christ Church[29], Eton College[30], and Ascham St. Vincent's School[31].
What awards did A. J. Ayer receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[32], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], and Honorary doctorate from the University of East Anglia[34].