Wittgenstein’s Perspective on the Arbitrariness of Grammar: A Cross-Linguistic Study

Wei WANG, Weihong ZHOU

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The current research explores Ludwig Wittgenstein’s philosophical insights on the arbitrariness of grammar and the concept of language games. Wittgenstein’s influential ideas revolutionized the understanding of language, emphasizing the role of social practices and language games in shaping meaning. Through a detailed analysis of Wittgenstein’s influential works the current paper aims to shed light on Wittgenstein’s fundamental arguments on the arbitrary nature of grammar and the significance of language games in understanding language use.


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Wittgenstein; Arbitrariness of grammar; Philosophy; Language game

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