Ch. 7 : Remarks on Frazer's Golden Bough, p. 119
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To convince someone of the truth, it is not enough to state it, but rather one must find the path from error to truth.
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Source: Wikiquote: "Ludwig Wittgenstein" (Quotes, 1930s-1951, Philosophical Occasions 1912-1951 (1993): Edited by James Carl Klagge and Alfred Nordmann)
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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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