Analysis, Decomposition, and Unity in Wittgenstein's Tractatus

Journal for the History of Analytical Philosophy 10 (2) (2022)
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Abstract

I argue, through appeal to the distinction between analysis and decomposition described by Dummett, that Wittgenstein employs both of those notions in the Tractatus. I then bring this interpretation to bear upon the issue of propositional unity, where I formulate an objection to the views of both Leonard Linksy and José Zalabardo. I show that both Linsky and Zalabardo fail to acknowledge the distinction between analysis and decomposition present in the Tractatus, and that they consequently mischaracterise Wittgenstein’s position with respect to propositional unity.

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Oliver Thomas Spinney
University College London

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