“It is an hypothesis that the sun will rise tomorrow: and this means that we do not know whether it will rise.”
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Work
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
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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