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In this programme Professor Vesey criticizes Professor Ayer's solution to the 'other minds' problem and Ayer reciprocates with an attack on Vesey's treatment. The division between the two speakers ...is a deep one. They hold opposed views not only on the nature of the 'other minds' problem but also about the task of the philosopher in general. Ayer holds it to be to justify common sense beliefs, in view of arguments advanced by sceptics, whereas Vesey wants to show the sceptical arguments to be grounded on mistaken notions about meaning. The result is a keenly argued debate.
In this programme Professor Vesey criticizes Professor Ayer's solution to the 'other minds' problem and Ayer reciprocates with an attack on Vesey's treatment. The division between the two speakers ...is a deep one. They hold opposed views not only on the nature of the 'other minds' problem but also about the task of the philosopher in general. Ayer holds it to be to justify common sense beliefs, in view of arguments advanced by sceptics, whereas Vesey wants to show the sceptical arguments to be grounded on mistaken notions about meaning. The result is a keenly argued debate.
