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'''Analytic Philosophy''' may refer to the study of the categories of logical propositions and philosophies known as analytics, which are defined by [[Logical positivism|logical positivists]]. Usually, logical [[positivism|positivists]] study the mechanisms of philosophy by applying the [[scientific method]] to solve philosophical problems. Analytical propositions are based on a priori knowledge, self-evident and generally [[tautology|tautalogical]]; they are definitively true or false by definition. Their truth or falsehood is often, but not always, obvious. Analytic propositions also encompass mathematical reasoning.

'''Analytic Philosophy''' may refer to the study of the categories of logical propositions and philosophies known as analytics, which are defined by [[Logical positivism|logical positivists]]. Usually, logical [[positivism|positivists]] study the mechanisms of philosophy by applying the [[scientific method]] to solve philosophical problems. Analytical propositions are based on ''[[a priori]]'' knowledge, self-evident and generally [[tautology|tautalogical]]; they are definitively true or false by definition. Their truth or falsehood is often, but not always, obvious. Analytic propositions also encompass mathematical reasoning.

The term '''analytic''' may also describe a particular type of function in mathematics. Roughly speaking, a function is analytic if it is determined by its [[Series (mathematics)|series]]. A function on the complex numbers is analytic if it is [[derivative|differentiable]].

The term '''analytic''' may also describe a particular type of function in mathematics. Roughly speaking, a function is analytic if it is determined by its [[Series (mathematics)|series]]. A function on the complex numbers is analytic if it is [[derivative|differentiable]].