One of the most difficult of the philosopher's tasks is to … - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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One of the most difficult of the philosopher's tasks is to find out where the shoe pinches.

Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.

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Native Name: Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein

Alternative Names: Ludwig Joseph Johann Wittgenstein • Wittgenstein

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One of the most difficult of the philosopher's tasks is to find out where the shoe pinches. - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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