The Picture Theory of Meaning, Part Deux Propositions picture states of affairs. If the given states of affairs are true it is a fact, otherwise it is a possible fact. The expression of a proposition is mapped out in the same logical form as the fact (states of affairs) itself, but is a mapping of [...]

The first portion of Tractatus Logico-Philosphicus (1-3.328), doesn’t seem to be as wildly confusing after a second reading. It lacks the more artful style of any other philosopher I’ve ever read, that much is certain. But what it lacks in artful (or dare I say playfulness of) prose, it makes up with in conciseness. These [...]

(img pops) That’s some serious anatomy. Way to go.