'''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. |