Wittgensteinian philosophy

Wittgensteinian philosophy explores how language shapes our understanding of the world. It suggests that many philosophical problems arise from misunderstandings about language’s use, not from the world itself. Wittgenstein viewed meaning as rooted in context and everyday language practices, emphasizing that words gain significance through their use in specific activities. His philosophy is often divided into two parts: the early work, which analyzes language’s logical structure, and the later work, which focuses on language’s role in social life. Overall, Wittgenstein encourages examining how language functions in real-life situations to clarify meaning and resolve confusion.