Ludwig Wittgenstein

Ludwig Wittgenstein was a 20th-century philosopher known for his work in language, meaning, and thought. He argued that the meaning of words comes from their use in everyday life, challenging traditional views in metaphysics and epistemology. In his early work, he focused on logical structure and the limits of language in expressing thoughts, while in his later work, he emphasized the fluid nature of meaning and how language shapes our understanding of reality. Wittgenstein's ideas have significantly influenced philosophy of mind, ethics, and the social sciences, urging us to examine how language reflects our experiences.