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Philosophische Untersuchungen, published posthumously, marks a pivotal shift in Wittgenstein’s thought. In this work he systematically critiques and revises many positions he had taken in the Tractatus Logico‑Philosophicus. By reexamining concepts such as meaning, reference, and the limits of language, Wittgenstein lays the groundwork for ordinary‑language philosophy and a new approach to semantics and logic. The book’s influence extends across modern philosophy, linguistic theory, and analytic traditions, cementing Wittgenstein’s legacy as one of the most transformative thinkers of the 20th century.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Ludwig Wittgenstein
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