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Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

“Don't look for the meanings; look for the use.”

Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

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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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