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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

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A foundational philosophical masterpiece redefining the limits of language and thought, exploring how logical structure connects mind, words, and reality.

About this book

Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" stands as one of the most influential works in 20th-century philosophy and analytical logic. Structured around seven core propositions, the text explores the relationship between language, thought, and reality, advancing the "picture theory" of meaning. Wittgenstein rigorously argues that language sets the boundary of what can be meaningfully thought and said. By asserting that traditional philosophical puzzles arise from misusing logical syntax, he famously concludes that what cannot be spoken of in clear, logical terms must be passed over in silence, fundamentally shaping modern philosophy of language.

Why read it?

It is a landmark philosophical text that revolutionized analytical philosophy, mathematical logic, and language theory through its rigorous structure.

Who is it for?

For students and scholars of philosophy, logic, linguistics, epistemology, and readers interested in early 20th-century intellectual history.

Book details

Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789777652919
ISBN-10
9777652917
Page count
271
Age rating
General