Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein was an Austrian-British philosopher who profoundly impacted 20th century philosophy, particularly in logic, philosophy of mathematics, mind, and language.
Educated at Cambridge, he was praised by Bertrand Russell as a prime example of genius.
Wittgenstein inspired two major philosophical movements: the Vienna Circle and Oxford ordinary language philosophy.
His works Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations are considered among the most important philosophical texts of the 20th century.
Wittgenstein's influence extends across humanities and social sciences, though interpretations of his thought vary widely.
He is renowned for his passionate, intense approach to philosophical problems.
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