Open AccessWittgenstein's Philosophy of Language: an Introduction
Author(s) -
Muhammad Ashaduzaman
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
ḍhākā viśvavidyālaẏa bhāṣāvijnāna patrikā
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2408-851X
pISSN - 2075-3098
DOI - 10.3329/dujl.v2i4.6904
Subject(s) - metaphysics , philosophy of language , philosophy , epistemology , proposition , language game , philosophical logic , key (lock) , ordinary language philosophy , linguistics , western philosophy , computer science , computer security
The reputation of Ludwig Wittgenstein, one of the most influential philosophers of the nineteenth century is based on his studies of analytical philosophy, especially the philosophical study of logic, language, mathematics and metaphysics. His contribution to the philosophy of language is considerable. He stated his concepts and ideas in his two revolutionary books: 'Tractatus Logico Philosophicus' and 'Philosophical investigations' where he discussed the picture theory, notion of name, logical atomism, etc. among others. This article briefly describes the life of Wittgenstein, his work and his influence on our thinking. Key words: Picture theory of language; language game; Private; Public; Proposition; Metaphysics; NamesDOI: 10.3329/dujl.v2i4.6904Dhaka University Journal of Linguistics Vol.2(4) August 2009 pp.147-159