Clarity Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
““Philosophy should make clear and delimit sharply the thoughts which otherwise are, as it were, opaque and blurred.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, 1921
Philosophy must clarify vague ideas, turning them from indistinct to precise.
In simple terms: Clarify vague thoughts.
Seek precise thinking.
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When to use this quote
- academic writing
- teaching
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify opaque ideas?
- What tools aid conceptual sharpening?
Clarity alone may not resolve deeper disagreements.