“The aim of the book is to set a limit to thought, or rather - not to thought, but to the expression of thoughts: for in order to be able to set a limit to thought, we should have to find both sides of the limit thinkable (i.e. we should have to be able to think what cannot be thought). It will therefore only be in language that the limit can be set, and what lies on the other side of the limit will simply be nonsense.”
Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
Work
Wittgenstein's Tractatus
Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a seminal text that delves into the nature of reality, thought, and language. It presents a comprehensive system of logical propositions, aiming to clarify the relationship between language and the world. The work is known for its rigorous and concise style, and it has had a profound impact on the fields of philosophy, logic, and linguistics. 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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