How did Waismann approach philosophical problems?
My method involves a deep dive into the specifics of language. I believed that many philosophical puzzles arise from misunderstandings of how language works. Therefore, my approach was to carefully examine the usage of words and concepts, employing logical analysis but also acknowledging the fluidity and complexity of ordinary language. I sought to clarify meaning by tracing the actual employment of terms, looking for the 'grammar' of their use.
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