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20th-century analytic philosophy refers to a dominant philosophical tradition that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by an emphasis on clarity, precision, logical analysis, and a commitment to the use of formal logic.

This movement sought to address philosophical problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable components and employing the tools of logic and linguistic analysis to clarify concepts. Key features of 20th-century analytic philosophy include logical positivism, language analysis, ordinary language philosophy, philosophy of mind, and ethics and metaethics.