Schlick

/ (ʃlɪk) /

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noun

Moritz. 1882–1936, German philosopher, working in Austria, who founded (1924) the Vienna Circle to develop the doctrine of logical positivism. His works include the General Theory of Knowledge (1918) and Problems of Ethics (1930)

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How to use Schlick in a sentence

Regina Sacchi, who married a noted German violoncellist named Schlick, was celebrated for her performances on the violin.
Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
The time for the concert drew near, but not a note was put upon paper, and Madame Schlick's anxiety became painful.
Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday|Henry C. Lahee
Schlick in his book on epistemology has therefore characterised axioms very aptly as implicit definitions.
Sidelights on Relativity|Albert Einstein
Mr. Brennan's method of working is quite different from that of Mr. Schlick.
Spinning Tops|John Perry

After permitting Schlick's corps to escape him he moved forwards from the Theiss against Pesth.
History of Modern Europe 1972-1878|C. A. Fyffe