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“The world is the totality of facts, not of things”

Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Book:Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

Ludwig Wittgenstein's seminal text delves into the foundations of logic and philosophy, offering a unique perspective on the nature of truth, language, and thought. more

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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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