Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intell

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This quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein highlights the notion that philosophy aims to free our minds from the deceptions and limitations brought upon by language. It suggests that language has the power to deceive and confine our thinking, making it crucial for philosophical inquiry to challenge these linguistic traps. By becoming aware of the inherent flaws in language, philosophy seeks to uncover the true nature of reality and arrive at genuine understanding, unburdened by the constraints of language. This battle against the "bewitchment" of our intelligence by language is central to the pursuit of philosophical truth.

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