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On Certainty
Book • 1969
On Certainty is a collection of notes written by Ludwig Wittgenstein in the last eighteen months of his life.
The book responds to G. E. Moore's essays, particularly 'A Defence of Common Sense' and 'Proof of an External World'.
Wittgenstein examines the nature of certainty and how certain propositions are foundational to our language games and forms of life.
He argues that these propositions are not subject to doubt because they are deeply integrated into our daily activities and worldviews.
The work challenges traditional philosophical skepticism and epistemology, suggesting that certainty is not based on empirical evidence but on the rules and practices of our language games.
The book responds to G. E. Moore's essays, particularly 'A Defence of Common Sense' and 'Proof of an External World'.
Wittgenstein examines the nature of certainty and how certain propositions are foundational to our language games and forms of life.
He argues that these propositions are not subject to doubt because they are deeply integrated into our daily activities and worldviews.
The work challenges traditional philosophical skepticism and epistemology, suggesting that certainty is not based on empirical evidence but on the rules and practices of our language games.
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Mentioned by David Peña-Guzmán to explain intractable disagreements rooted in fundamental commitments and different language games.
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