Single Idea 2626

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 1. Philosophy]

Full Idea

The philosopher is not a citizen of any community of ideas; that is what makes him a philosopher.

Gist of Idea

A philosopher is outside any community of ideas

Source

Ludwig Wittgenstein (Zettel [1950], 455)

Book Reference

Kenny,Anthony: 'Wittgenstein' [Penguin 1975], p.1


A Reaction

A bit surprising from the man who gave us 'language games' and 'private language argument'.