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Unit 6: The Rise of Modern Western Philosophy — Final exam

Question 23 • Philosophy: The Big Picture

What is the difference between logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy?

Answer
A
Logical positivism completely disproved ordinary language philosophy.
B
Ordinary language philosophy eliminated the need for logical positivism.
C
Logical positivism focuses on ethics and ordinary language philosophy did not.
D
Ordinary language philosophy focuses on common usage and logical positivism structure.

Explanation

Ordinary language philosophy examines how words are actually used in everyday speech, often to clarify or resolve philosophical problems. Logical positivism instead emphasizes logical structure and the conditions under which statements can be meaningfully verified. So choice D correctly describes the difference; the other choices wrongly claim that one approach disproved or replaced the other, or mischaracterize their focus.

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