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Wittgenstein

Description:

Wittgenstein refers to Ludwig Wittgenstein, an influential Austrian-British philosopher of the 20th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the fields of philosophy of language, logic, and mind.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Wittgenstein refers to Ludwig Wittgenstein as a person.

Example Sentence: Ludwig Wittgenstein was a highly enigmatic philosopher whose works continue to shape modern philosophy.

Sense 2:

Noun: Wittgenstein can also refer to the philosophical ideas and concepts developed by Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Example Sentence: The later Wittgenstein emphasizes the importance of language games in understanding how meaning is derived.

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