No investigation of concepts can tell us that 3 + 2 = 5. - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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No investigation of concepts can tell us that 3 + 2 = 5.

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Philosophical Remarks · October 15, 1980 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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