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Traffic Accident Eureka Moment
- Wittgenstein had a eureka moment while reading about a court case reenacting a traffic accident.
- This led him to the picture theory of language, where language describes states of affairs.
Descriptive Language
- Language's function is descriptive, precisely depicting states of affairs.
- Imprecise language leads to varied interpretations, like the Nicky Minaj sandwich board story.
Picture Theory of Language
- Wittgenstein believed sentences have two parts: names and their configuration.
- Proper configuration mirrors reality, creating a picture in the listener's mind.