The Vienna Circle and Logical Empiricism

This text is aimed at scholars, researchers and students in history and philosophy of science focusing on logical empiricism and analytic philosophy (of science). It: provides historical and systematic research; deals with the influence and impact of the Vienna Circle/logical empiricism on the philosophy of science; explores the intellectual context of this scientific philosophy; unites contributions by renowned scholars and a younger generation of philosophers; focuses on main figures and peripheral adherents; features crucial issues of logical empiricism; documents the activities of the Vienna Circle Institute; and includes reviews on related topics.