Philosophical Investigations by Ludwig Wittgenstein
This book is a seminal work in 20th-century philosophy, presenting a detailed critique of the notion that our language directly corresponds to reality. The author argues that the meaning of words is not inherent, but rather derives from their use within specific forms of life. The book also introduces the concept of language games, suggesting that our understanding of language is akin to learning the rules of a game. The author further explores the limits of language, the nature of understanding, and the relationship between public and private language.
The 454th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 50,000
- Original Language
- German
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