Wittgenstein is well-known for his philosophy with regards to the nature of language and the problems thereof in philosophy with regards to the nature of the language barrier. Words, according to Wittgenstein, are mere tools (Moore, 1990). The abuses of these tools create the concern of an imperfect language -- because there is no logically perfect language -- and thus an imperfect philosophy. Language is always "more or less vague, so that what we assert is never quite precise" (Russell, 2010). In this mindset, it explains the caveats of philosophy that concerns Wittgenstein, who sees that without the proper simplistic definitions as prescribed to facts, then philosophy becomes a mere interpretation for every person, owing to the inferences made through the use of language. Traditional philosophy is thus "nonsense" because without the proper regard for syntax and logic's symbolism, truth and facts become easily misinterpreted. "Most questions and propositions of...
In order to prevent the concerns of language that causes philosophy's "nonsensical" nature, rules of syntax are put in place. Single symbols will "always have a definite and unique meaning" (Russell, 2010). By knowing the meaning of the words that make up a single, unique sentence, one can extract the facts of the sentence itself. Therefore Wittgenstein removes himself from the problems faced by the senseless philosophers. By assigning words and names to the single symbols, philosophical statements can be further clarified, thus allowing a general and more logical view of the idea behind the sentence. Indeed, without clarity, certain statements and beliefs may be misconstrued or misinterpreted by philosophers, thus creating different outlooks of the same phrases (Moore, 1990).Our semester plans gives you unlimited, unrestricted access to our entire library of resources —writing tools, guides, example essays, tutorials, class notes, and more.
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