wittgenstein
Definition
Proper noun: - Ludwig Wittgenstein: A 20th-century philosopher of Austrian-British origin. He is a seminal figure in the philosophy of language, logic, and the mind. His work is often divided into two major phases, both of which profoundly influenced analytic philosophy, logical positivism, and later philosophical movements.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The philosophical ideas of Wittgenstein challenge our understanding of language and its limits.
- Many contemporary debates in semantics trace their origins back to Wittgenstein.
- She wrote her thesis on the later philosophy of Wittgenstein.
Advanced Usage
- "Wittgensteinian" (adj): Of or relating to the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
- His approach to the problem was distinctly Wittgensteinian.
- Often referenced by his major works:
- "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" represents his early thought.
- "Philosophical Investigations" represents his later thought.
Variants and Related Words
- Wittgensteinian (adjective/noun): Pertaining to Wittgenstein's philosophy; a follower of his ideas.
- Tractatus: A common shorthand for his early work, .
- Philosophical Investigations: The title of his later, influential work.
Synonyms
- Ludwig Wittgenstein (full name).
- The later Wittgenstein: Specifically refers to his post- philosophy.
- The early Wittgenstein: Specifically refers to his philosophy.
Related Concepts and Phrases
- Language-game: A central concept in his later work, referring to the variety of ways language is used in different forms of life.
- He explained the meaning of the word by placing it within its specific language-game.
- Form of life: Another key concept from his later philosophy, denoting the shared cultural and behavioral background that makes language possible.
- Picture theory of language: A theory from his early work () proposing that propositions are logical pictures of states of affairs.
- Private language argument: A famous argument in against the possibility of a language that only one person could understand.
Noun
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British philosopher born in Austria; a major influence on logic and logical positivism (1889-1951)
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