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Philosophical Investigations
Book • 1973
Published posthumously in 1953, 'Philosophical Investigations' is a seminal work by Ludwig Wittgenstein that challenges many of the ideas presented in his earlier work, 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus'.
The book is divided into two parts and consists of short observations or 'remarks' that delve into topics such as the theory of language, language games, meaning, symbols, concepts, and categories.
Wittgenstein argues that the meaning of a word is derived from its use within the context of a language-game, rejecting the idea that words gain meaning by referencing objects or mental representations.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding language as a tool for communication and social interaction, rather than as a system for representing objective reality.
The book is divided into two parts and consists of short observations or 'remarks' that delve into topics such as the theory of language, language games, meaning, symbols, concepts, and categories.
Wittgenstein argues that the meaning of a word is derived from its use within the context of a language-game, rejecting the idea that words gain meaning by referencing objects or mental representations.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding language as a tool for communication and social interaction, rather than as a system for representing objective reality.
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Mentioned by Fr. Bonaventure Chapman in relation to his influence on Anscombe's work and the discussion of intentionality.
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The Wrong Questions of Modern Action Theory | Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P.
Mentioned by Speaker 1 in relation to Wittgenstein's later philosophical work, which influenced Anscombe's philosophy.
Elizabeth Anscombe
Mentioned in reference to Wittgenstein's work.
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David Chalmers when discussing the correlation between jerkiness and philosophical contributions.
David Chalmers when discussing the correlation between jerkiness and philosophical contributions.
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Mentioned by Speaker 2 in relation to a relativistic interpretation of symbols.
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Mentioned by Andrew Flores in relation to Lacan's contrasting views on the limits of language and the possibility of expressing truth.
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Mentioned by Jonathan Buttaci when discussing the relationship between the soul and the living body.
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Sean M. Carroll in relation to the limitations of rules and the need for bedrock wisdom.
Sean M. Carroll in relation to the limitations of rules and the need for bedrock wisdom.
121 | Cornel West on What Democracy Is and Should Be
