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Unit 6: The Rise of Modern Western Philosophy — Final exam

Question 39 • Philosophy: The Big Picture

How did Wittgenstein’s ideas about language change as he aged?

Answer
A
He realized that concepts can exist outside of language.
B
He shifted his ideas to apply to the use of language rather than structure.
C
He decided that language was less important than he previously thought.
D
He concluded that language was a bit deceptive in how it portrayed meaning.

Explanation

Wittgenstein’s early work focused on the logical structure of language and how it represents the world. In his later work, he emphasized how meaning comes from the way people use words in particular contexts, often described as “language games.” So his ideas shifted toward language use rather than structure, which is choice B.

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