Ludwig Wittgenstein
1889 - 1951
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Biography
Ludwig Wittgenstein was an Austrian-British philosopher who made significant contributions to philosophy, logic, and the foundations of mathematics. Born in Vienna in 1889, he is best known for his influential works 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus' and 'Philosophical Investigations'. Wittgenstein's ideas on language, meaning, and the nature of thought have had a profound impact on the fields of philosophy and cognitive science. His philosophical methods and rigorous analysis continue to influence contemporary philosophical discussions.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.
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Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.
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If a lion could talk, we could not understand him.
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The aim of philosophy is to show the fly the way out of the fly-bottle.
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A serious and good philosophical work could be written consisting entirely of jokes.