Single Idea 23486

[catalogued under 19. Language / D. Propositions / 2. Abstract Propositions / b. Propositions as possible worlds]

Full Idea

A picture represents a possible situation in logical space.

Clarification

A 'picture' is the meaning of a proposition

Gist of Idea

Pictures are possible situations in logical space

Source

Ludwig Wittgenstein (Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus [1921], 2.202)

Book Reference

Wittgenstein,Ludwig: 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (Pears)', ed/tr. Pears,D. /McGuinness,B. [RKP 1961], p.10


A Reaction

This seems pretty close to the idea that propositions are sets of possible worlds (though that seems to add unnecessary extra baggage). If they just picture situations, why does he mention logical space? Within the limits of possible picturing?