The Linguistic Wizardry of Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Wittgenstein's Picture Theory of Language
This chapter explores Ludwig Wittgenstein's picture theory of language, explaining that a 'picture' refers to a model or representation of a situation. It discusses how elements within these pictures can be both accidental and essential, and how Wittgenstein believed this theory could resolve philosophical problems.
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