“I did not get my picture of the world by satisfying myself of its correctness; nor do I have it because I am satisfied of its correctness. No: it is the inherited background against which I distinguish between true and false.”
Book:On Certainty
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Work
On Certainty
This book delves into the complex and nuanced concepts of certainty, examining how individuals perceive and understand the world around them. It explores the philosophical underpinnings of certainty, its role in human cognition, and its implications for our understanding of reality. 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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