Ludwig Wittgenstein
Philosopher and author of 'Tractatus'.
Born
April 26th, 1889
136 years ago
Died
April 29th, 1951
74 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Austria
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Born in 1889, a philosopher and academic contributed significantly to the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. Authored 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus', a major work that outlines a theory of meaning based on logical structure. Later, worked on 'Philosophical Investigations', which challenged conventional views on meaning and language. Engaged with topics such as the nature of certainty, rule-following, and linguistic practices, influencing various fields including philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science.
Authored 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus'
Published 'Philosophical Investigations'
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