“[M]an is fulfilling the purpose of existence who no longer needs to have any purpose except to live. That is to say, who is content.”
Book:Notebooks, 1914-1916
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Work
Notebooks, 1914-1916
This book is a compilation of personal notes, reflections, and thoughts recorded during the period of 1914 to 1916. 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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