“Language disguises the thought; so that from the external form of the clothes one cannot infer the form of the thought they clothe, because the external form of the clothes is constructed with quite another object than to let the form of the body be recognized.”
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Work
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus: German and English
Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a foundational text in the field of philosophy, exploring the relationship between language, logic, and reality. This bilingual edition includes both the German original and an English translation, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Wittgenstein's ideas and the nuances of his original text. more
Author
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his profound contributions to language, logic, and philosophical methods. His ideas have had a significant impact on the development of analytic philosophy and philosophy of language. more
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