Berlin Circle
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The Berlin Circle was a group of early 20th-century philosophers and scientists in Berlin who advanced a scientifically oriented, empiricist approach to philosophy closely related to logical positivism.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Berlin Circle canonical | 5 |
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Target entity: Berlin Circle Context triple: [logical positivism, developedByGroup, Berlin Circle]
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KGB
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Iron Curtain
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Target entity: Berlin Circle Target entity description: The Berlin Circle was a group of early 20th-century philosophers and scientists in Berlin who advanced a scientifically oriented, empiricist approach to philosophy closely related to logical positivism.
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A.
KGB
The KGB was the Soviet Union’s main security and intelligence organization, responsible for state security, espionage, and political repression during much of the Cold War.
-
B.
Iron Curtain
The Iron Curtain was the political, military, and ideological barrier that separated the Soviet-controlled Eastern Bloc from the Western democracies in Europe during the Cold War.
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C.
British Security Coordination
British Security Coordination was a covert British intelligence organization based in New York during World War II that coordinated espionage, propaganda, and security operations across the Western Hemisphere.
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D.
Embassy Row
Embassy Row is a prestigious stretch in Washington, D.C., known for its concentration of foreign embassies, diplomatic residences, and historic mansions.
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E.
Chocolate City
Chocolate City is a popular nickname for Washington, D.C., highlighting its historically large and influential African American population and culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
group of philosophers
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philosophical movement ⓘ scientific community ⓘ |
| approximateEndTime | 1930s ⓘ |
| approximateStartTime | 1920s ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| country | Germany ⓘ |
| dissolutionCause |
emigration of members
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rise of National Socialism in Germany ⓘ |
| era |
20th century
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interwar period ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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logic ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ scientific philosophy ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
collaboration between philosophers and scientists
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emphasis on empirical science ⓘ scientifically oriented approach to philosophy ⓘ use of logical analysis ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalFocus |
empirical basis of knowledge
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rejection of traditional metaphysics ⓘ role of logic in science ⓘ scientific world-conception ⓘ unity of science ⓘ |
| influenced |
analytic philosophy
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logical empiricism ⓘ philosophy of science in the 20th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Vienna Circle
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logical positivism ⓘ mathematical logic ⓘ modern physics ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| location | Berlin ⓘ |
| meetingPlace |
Campus Mitte
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surface form:
Berlin University area
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| movement |
analytic philosophy
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logical empiricism ⓘ scientific empiricism ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance |
anti-metaphysics
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empiricism ⓘ scientism ⓘ logical positivism ⓘ
surface form:
verificationism
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| region | Weimar Republic ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Vienna Circle
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logical positivism ⓘ |
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Subject: Berlin Circle Description of subject: The Berlin Circle was a group of early 20th-century philosophers and scientists in Berlin who advanced a scientifically oriented, empiricist approach to philosophy closely related to logical positivism.
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