Full Idea
Philosophical problems are solved, not by giving new information, but by arranging what we have already known. Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.
Gist of Idea
Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language
Source
Ludwig Wittgenstein (Philosophical Investigations [1952], §109), quoted by Jerrold J. Katz - Realistic Rationalism Int.xi
Book Reference
Katz,Jerrold J.: 'Realistic Rationalism' [MIT 2000], p.-24
A Reaction
A philosophical dispute can be settled by a piece of information, which may be already known to you, but new to me. Philosophical discussion can also point to a scientific research programme - i.e. a need for new information. I like the first sentence.