Description
Book SynopsisOffers new insights into how Ludwig Wittgenstein understood matters concerning the meaning of life.
Widely considered one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein was deeply interested in the significance of religion and ethics. Although he did not systematically examine religion and the meaning of life in his major published works, Wittgenstein professed that he would at times explore fundamental issues from a religious perspective.
Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Meaning of Life is the first compilation of private letters, remarks, and notes regarding Wittgenstein''s thoughts and attitudes on ethics, religion, goodness, value, and moral action. With an academic approach, author Joaquín Jareño Alarcón reveals the significance of religion and ethics in Wittgenstein's personal experience, corroborates the permanent tension between Wittgenstein and religion, highlights Wittgenstein's preoccupation with the basic questions addressed by rel
Table of Contents
Introductory Note ix
Acknowledgements xviii
List of Sources xix
Abbreviations xxiv
1 1910–1920 1
2 1921–1930 43
3 1931–1940 79
4 1941–1951 153
Other Sources 199
Index 227
