The professor known as Wittgenstein (and Iyer) obsess about the notion of thought itself on almost every page.
Lars Iyer’s ‘Wittgenstein Jr.’ Plumbs the Deep Fun of Philosophical Fiction|Drew Smith|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sections involving Wittgenstein mostly take place in the classroom or on a series of walks he takes with his students.
Lars Iyer’s ‘Wittgenstein Jr.’ Plumbs the Deep Fun of Philosophical Fiction|Drew Smith|October 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Indeed, Wittgenstein once wrote in almost ecstasy of his method, “I destroy, I destroy, I destroy.”
When Your Hero’s an SOB|Bruce Duffy|August 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
As main-character material, Wittgenstein likewise was highly problematical.
When Your Hero’s an SOB|Bruce Duffy|August 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He has written several books, including, most recently, The House of Wittgenstein, Fathers and Sons, and God.
Evelyn Waugh's Grandson on the Secret Behind 'Brideshead'|Alexander Waugh|April 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
During the two succeeding months, up to the 18th of October, Wittgenstein kept at a respectful distance.
History of the Expedition to Russia|Count Philip de Segur
Afterwards, while serving with Wittgenstein's army, he assisted in negotiating the famous convention of Tauroggen with York.
On War|Carl von Clausewitz
But after passing Smolensk, Platof passed over to the right flank of the road, in order to join Wittgenstein.
History of the Expedition to Russia|Count Philip de Segur
Then it was that the Princess Wittgenstein appears on the scene.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14|Elbert Hubbard
The general was Wittgenstein, one of the heroes of 1812, but now a veteran past effective work.
History of Modern Europe 1972-1878|C. A. Fyffe
British Dictionary definitions for Wittgenstein
Wittgenstein
/ (ˈvɪtɡənˌʃtaɪn, -ˌstaɪn) /
noun
Ludwig Josef Johann (ˈluːtvɪç ˈjoːzɛf joˈhan). 1889–1951, British philosopher, born in Austria. After studying with Bertrand Russell, he wrote the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921), which explores the relationship of language to the world. He was a major influence on logical positivism but later repudiated this, and in Philosophical Investigations (1953) he argues that philosophical problems arise from insufficient attention to the variety of natural language use