Single Idea 23510

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / F. Analytic Philosophy / 5. Linguistic Analysis]

Full Idea

Most of the propositions and questions of philosophers arise from our failure to understand the logic of our language.

Gist of Idea

Most philosophical questions arise from failing to understand the logic of language

Source

Ludwig Wittgenstein (Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus [1921], 4.003)

Book Reference

Wittgenstein,Ludwig: 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (Pears)', ed/tr. Pears,D. /McGuinness,B. [RKP 1961], p.19


A Reaction

I'm not sure what the scope of 'logic' is here. I suppose it means everything about language which is expounded in the Tractatus. I assume this includes Plato and Aristotle? I don't think I agree. It's about concepts, not about logic.