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Considerações sobre o método por exemplos de Ludwig Wittgenstein
Remarks on Ludwig Wittgenstein's method by examples
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Abstract In his second philosophy, Ludwig Wittgenstein offers a method by examples with intents of finally solving the philosophical problems. According to Wittgenstein, instead of searching for an essence that defines concepts, as Socrates demanded from his interlocutors, philosophers should show examples f... view more
In his second philosophy, Ludwig Wittgenstein offers a method by examples with intents of finally solving the philosophical problems. According to Wittgenstein, instead of searching for an essence that defines concepts, as Socrates demanded from his interlocutors, philosophers should show examples for concepts, thus responding to tradicional philosophical questions such as "What is knowledge?", "What is friendship?", "What is fair?". This article argues that Wittgenstein's method by examples could never solve for once philosophical problems, because people are different and, therefore, offer different examples for concepts, making it impossible to identify objectively the right and wrong examples. In addition, it analyses the fact that Wittgenstein disregarded such hindrance to the success of his method while formulating it. Furthermore, this work reiterates philosophers’ duty to search for the essence defining concepts.... view less
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Free Keywords
Ludwig Wittgenstein; Method by examples; Philosophical investigations; Socrates; Maieutics
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 140-153
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 20 (2020) 2
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed