“Burning in effigy. Kissing the picture of one's beloved... it aims at nothing at all; we just behave this way and then we feel satisfied.”
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Work
Philosophical Occasions, 1912-1951
This book compiles a series of philosophical writings that span four decades, offering insights into the author's intellectual development and engagement with various philosophical topics during that period. 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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