The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. (5.6) - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. (5.6)

Ludwig Wittgenstein

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About Ludwig Wittgenstein

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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Tem de admitir-se que é verdade que saber qualquer coisa não implica pensar nisso - mas alguém que saiba de alguma coisa não tem de ser capaz de duvidar dela? E duvidar significa pensar.

On Certainty · January 16, 1991 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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