Recibido: 12/02/2022 Aceptado: 13/06/2022 © RENE J. CAMPIS C., EDUARDO BERMÚDEZ BARRERA, OSVALDO OROZCO MÉNDEZ, ELEUCILIO NIEBLES REALES, Understanding the Origins of Wittgenstein’s “Picture Theory” in Equivocal Translations, Dókos. Revista filosófica, 29-30, 2022, 53-65. (ISSN 1889–0202, e-ISSN 1989–2020). Artículos / Articles Understanding the Origins of Wittgenstein’s “Picture Theory” in Equivocal Translations RENE J. CAMPIS C. EDUARDO BERMÚDEZ BARRERA OSVALDO OROZCO MÉNDEZ ELEUCILIO NIEBLES REALES UNIVERSIDAD DEL ATLÁNTICO, BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA ABSTRACT The authors compared different editions of TLP and the etymology of Bild in German, Spanish and English as part of an effort towards a common framework to interpret Wittgenstein’s philosophy. Also pre-Wittgensteinian scientific-philosophical conceptions of Bild. We claim that there is no such thing as a “picture theory” in the Tractatus, but rather Wittgenstein’s implicit, non-systematic conception of Bilder, still on development by that time. Translating Bild as plain “picture” might have caused further misunderstandings. We propose the use of “form” instead of “picture”, which we believe would contribute to a better understanding of Wittgenstein ’s philosophy. There seems to exist a European urge to defend national philosophical traditions and claim the philosopher as their own. As Latin Americans, we feel free of the burden of standing up for a long-standing national heritage. KEY WORDS Picture Theory, Bild, form, Wittgenstein RESUMEN Los autores compararon diferentes ediciones del TLP y la etimología de Bild en alemán, español e inglés como parte de un esfuerzo hacia un marco común para interpretar la filosofía de Wittgenstein. También las concepciones