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A really-quick intro to Wittgenstein

A really-quick intro to Wittgenstein

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Sep 05, 2024
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A century ago Ludwig Wittgenstein changed philosophy for ever

Let’s play a game. You go first.

You don’t know how to make a move? Well, neither do I. Let’s figure it out as we go.

If we don’t agree on the rules ahead of time, are we really playing a game? If we are, what gives meaning to the moves we make?

This scenario might seem wild and weird, but according to philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein it's not too far from…

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