Journal entry (1 May 1915)
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It is one of the chief skills of the philosopher not to occupy himself with questions which do not concern him.
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Ludwig Wittgenstein" (Quotes, 1910s, Notebooks 1914-1916: As translated by Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe, first edition (1961), Second edition (1984))
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About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.
About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Ludwig Wittgenstein (26 April 1889 – 29 April 1951) was an Austrian-born philosopher who spent much of his life in England.
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