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Clarity Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein

“Philosophy should make clear and delimit sharply the thoughts which otherwise are, as it were, opaque and blurred.” quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
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““Philosophy should make clear and delimit sharply the thoughts which otherwise are, as it were, opaque and blurred.””

Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Source Book: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, 1921

Philosophy must clarify vague ideas, turning them from indistinct to precise.

In simple terms: Clarify vague thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Seek precise thinking.

Themes

clarity philosophy precision

Mood

introspective inquisitive

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • teaching
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

analytic philosophy conceptual analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify opaque ideas?
  • What tools aid conceptual sharpening?
A Different Perspective

Clarity alone may not resolve deeper disagreements.

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