wittgensteinian
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of the philosophical ideas, methods, or style of Ludwig Wittgenstein: Describes concepts, arguments, or approaches that are derived from, influenced by, or typical of the work of the 20th-century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her analysis of language games was deeply Wittgensteinian in its approach.
- The debate centered on a Wittgensteinian interpretation of rule-following.
- He adopted a Wittgensteinian perspective to dissolve the traditional philosophical problem.
Advanced Usage
- Used to denote a specific tradition or school of thought within analytic philosophy, particularly concerning philosophy of language, mind, and the critique of metaphysics.
- The Wittgensteinian turn in philosophy shifted focus toward the ordinary use of language.
Variants and Related Words
- Wittgensteinianism (n): The body of philosophical thought based on Wittgenstein's work.
- His thesis explored the development of Wittgensteinianism in the late 20th century.
Synonyms
- Post-Tractarian (specifically relating to Wittgenstein's later philosophy).
- Ordinary language philosophy (a closely related movement heavily influenced by Wittgenstein's later work).
Notes on Meaning
- The term is almost exclusively used in academic, philosophical, and intellectual contexts.
- It can refer to both the early philosophy of Wittgenstein's and his later philosophy in , though context usually specifies which. Without specification, it often leans toward his later, more influential ideas.
- It implies a methodological focus on linguistic analysis, the therapeutic aim of philosophy, and the investigation of forms of life.
Adjective
- in the manner of Ludwig Wittgenstein