Tractatus Logico-PhilosophicusIn this 1921 opus, Wittgenstein defined the object of philosophy as the logical clarification of thoughts and proposed the solution to most philosophic problems by means of a critical method of linguistic analysis. Beginning with the principles of symbolism, the author applies his theories to traditional philosophy, and more. Introduction by Bertrand Russell. |
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affairs argument atomic facts atomic propositions Available in U.S. Bertrand Russell brackets C. K. Ogden Captions CATALOG causality clear co-ordination combination common completely connexion constituent constructed definite described determine Dover E. A. Wallis Budge elementary propositions essential existence expression formal concept formal properties formal series Frege Frege and Russell function give a tautology gramophone record GUSTAV STICKLEY identical illustrations Index inference infinite number internal relation Introduction language logical constants logical form logical picture logical pro logical propositions logical space logically perfect language mathematics meaning method natural science notation objects occur operation philosophy photographs poems positions possible primitive signs priori problem propositional sign propositions of logic question reality represent Russell's sense senseless shows significant proposition signifies Socrates solipsism speak stands structure symbols things thought tion totality Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus translation true or false truth truth-conditions truth-functions truth-operations truth-possibilities values Wittgenstein words