From Old Vienna to New Philosophy: Allan Janik Analyzes Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Early Thought
Austrian-born English philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951) is considered as one of the most influential—although controversial—thinkers of the 20th century. His work touched on topics such as ethics, logic, and language. Allan Janik was Senior Research Fellow of the Brenner Archives at the University of Innsbruck until his retirement in 2013. He...