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Ludwig Wittgenstein Quotes: Here the term 'language-game' is meant to bring into prominence the fact that the speaking of language is part of an activity, of a form of life.
         

Here the term 'language-game' is meant to bring into prominence the fact that the speaking of language is part of an activity, of a form of life.


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