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It is easy to suppose that only such symbols are complex as contain names of objects, and that accordingly “(∃x,φ). φx” or “(∃x,y). x R y”¹ must be simple. It is then natural to call the first of these the name of a form, the second the name of a relation. But in that case what is the meaning of (e.g.) “~(∃x,y). x R y”? Can we put “not” before a name?

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Editorial notes

1) See facsimile; there is a small encircled x under "R" inserted in pencil.

(2015–) Wittgenstein Source Bergen Nachlass Edition (WS-BNE). Edited by the Wittgenstein Archives at the University of Bergen under the direction of Alois Pichler. In: Wittgenstein Source, curated by Alois Pichler (2009–) and Joseph Wang-Kathrein (2020–). (N) Bergen: WAB.

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