What inspired Wittgenstein to present complex ideas through such concise, numbered propositions?
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What inspired Wittgenstein to present complex ideas through such concise, numbered propositions?
Did anyone else find the density of the logical language overwhelming, or did it enhance the clarity?
How do you think the ideas in the Tractatus influence contemporary philosophy and linguistics?