When and where was A. J. Ayer born?
Alfred Jules Ayer entered the world on the 29th of October 1910 in St John's Wood, a district in north west London.
Questions about A. J. Ayer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the verification principle according to A. J. Ayer?
Ayer presented the verification principle as the only valid basis for philosophical inquiry requiring statements to be verified logically or empirically.
Which military units did A. J. Ayer serve with during the Second World War?
Ayer served as an officer in the Welsh Guards regiment working within both the Special Operations Executive and MI6 agencies during the conflict.
When did A. J. Ayer receive his knighthood?
He received a knighthood as Knight Bachelor announced in the London Gazette on the 1st of January 1970.
What happened to A. J. Ayer when he choked on smoked salmon in 1988?
His heart stopped for four minutes after choking on smoked salmon during this event leading him to write about a near-death experience.