Quote of Ludwig Wittgenstein - The meaning of a word is...
Biography - Ludwig Wittgenstein:
Austrian-British philosopher.
Born: 1889 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: Austria
Born: 1889 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: Austria
The meaning of a word is its use in the language.
Translation
(French, German)
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Quotes for: word
Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.
Quotes for: Language
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