Ludwig Wittgenstein(1889-1951)

Major works

•          Tractatus

•          Philosophical Investigations

Importance

•          Leading analytical philosopher of the 20^th century

•          Argued that words are understood by engaging in ‘language games.’; language is best conceived as an activity involving the uses of words as tools

•          Studied with Bertrand Russell (told Russell he would pass him in significance)

•          Believed he solved all philosophical issues