Wittgenstein, Ludwig

Ludwig Wittgenstein was a 20th-century philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of language and mind. His early work, particularly in "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus," explored how language relates to reality, suggesting that the structure of language reflects the structure of the world. Later, in "Philosophical Investigations," he shifted focus to how language is used in everyday contexts, emphasizing that meaning arises from social interactions. Wittgenstein's ideas challenged traditional views of language, influencing fields like philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science, and prompting a deeper understanding of how we communicate and think.