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Unit 8: Western Philosophy in the 20th Century

Question 8 • Philosophy: The Big Picture

Although Russell and Wittgenstein focused on different philosophical questions, they are both considered analytic philosophers. Why is this the case?

Answer
A
Analysis is the method, not the topic, of their study.
B
Everyone from their era is considered an analytic philosopher.
C
They both worked in England, and that was the dominant thought there.
D
They sought to distinguish themselves from the negativity of earlier philosophers.

Explanation

Russell and Wittgenstein explored different philosophical topics, but analytic philosophy is defined mainly by its approach: using logical and linguistic analysis to clarify problems. Therefore, they can both be analytic philosophers without studying the same questions. The correct choice is “Analysis is the method, not the topic, of their study.”

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