Wittgenstein and Moyal-Sharrock on Hinge Certainties

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The paper explores Wittgenstein's concept of "hinges," referring to intrinsic certainties that underpin our actions without justification. This notion has ignited significant debate in contemporary epistemology, particularly regarding his later work, "On Certainty." It highlights the contributions of Danièle Moyal-Sharrock, who has been pivotal in the secondary literature surrounding this topic, especially through her book "Understanding Wittgenstein’s On Certainty." The discussion emphasizes the implications of these ideas for understanding knowledge and certainty in philosophical discourse.