ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY

Analytic philosophy is the dominant Anglophone tradition emphasizing logical analysis, clarity, argument, and engagement with science. Characterized by concern with language and logic, piecemeal problem-solving, emphasis on argument.

Originated early 20th century Cambridge with Moore and Russell. Logical positivism (1920s-1930s). Ordinary language philosophy (1940s-1950s). Increasingly diverse and global.

G.E. Moore, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Rudolf Carnap, J.L. Austin, Saul Kripke, Hilary Putnam.

Logical analysis as method. Clarity and precision. Piecemeal problem-solving. Language and meaning central. Formal logic applications. Naturalism and scientism.

Dominant in Anglophone philosophy. Shaped logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind. Influenced cognitive science. Established rigorous argumentative standards.