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Nevermind, it's Wittgenstein.
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Tosh5457 said:There is a philosopher who wrote a book about this, but I don't remember his name. It sounded something like Finkeinstein or something... He claims all philosophical problems are only language problems, they need to be translated to symbolic logic to be resolved. Does anyone know?
The philosopher who proposed this theory is Ludwig Wittgenstein, an Austrian-British philosopher who is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.
The main idea is that many philosophical problems arise because of misunderstandings and confusions caused by the use of language. According to Wittgenstein, language is a tool that shapes our thinking and understanding of the world, and therefore, problems with language can lead to problems with our understanding.
One famous example is the "private language argument" proposed by Wittgenstein. He argued that the concept of a private language, one that only the speaker can understand, is impossible because meaning and understanding are based on shared linguistic conventions and agreements.
This theory is closely related to the fields of philosophy of language and philosophy of mind. It also has connections to other philosophical theories such as logical positivism, which emphasizes the importance of language in understanding the world.
This theory has been debated and critiqued by many philosophers, and while some agree with its main ideas, others have raised objections and alternative theories. However, Wittgenstein's work continues to be influential in the study of language and thought, and his ideas have shaped many contemporary theories in philosophy.