An Exposition on Wittgenstein’s Notion of Necessity

Authors

  • Dr. Rajkumar Modak Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Author

Keywords:

Language, Necessity, Logical Necessity

Abstract

This paper would be an attempt to show that the notion of necessity from the perspective of Naiyāyikas is more consistent and clear than that of Western philosophers, especially the approaches taken by 
Wittgenstein, whether in his early life or in later life.

Author Biography

  • Dr. Rajkumar Modak, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University

    Professor, Department of Philosophy.

References

Wittgenstein, L. (1922). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. Harcourt, Brace & Company, Inc.

Wittgenstein, L. (1960). The Blue and Brown Books. UK: Oxford University Press.

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Published

2025-06-13

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): NBPA Journal for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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