private language problem

noun

The problem, considered by Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) and other philosophers, of whether it is possible for a private language to exist.

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nounprivate language problem (plural private language problems)

plural private language problems

  1. human sciencesThe problem, considered by Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) and other philosophers, of whether it is possible for a private language to exist.
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