Wittgenstein

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Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was a renowned philosopher active in Austria and England, whose work is regarded as making significant contributions to logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of psychology, and the philosophy of language. He is considered one of the most prominent philosophers of the 20th century.

Wittgenstein's philosophical contributions mainly influenced two major philosophical movements: logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy. He is also well known as a central figure in analytic philosophy, and his books, the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations, have been ranked among the top five philosophical works representing the 20th century. Wittgenstein's theories have had a broad impact on various fields, including the humanities and social sciences, and his ideas spread to the art world, which is rare for an analytic philosopher. His name is also used as a term symbolizing genius.

Wittgenstein's philosophical approach can be broadly divided into two periods. In his early work, the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, he focused on pointing out philosophical errors through the metaphorical use of language. In contrast, in his later work, the Philosophical Investigations, he argued that natural language, as mutually convertible language-games, has a different meaning from language with a logical structure. Wittgenstein emphasized that "the meaning of language lies in its use," which is considered a core idea of his later philosophy.

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