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OverviewOffers 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 religious discourse, and more. Chronologically organized texts are accompanied by detailed commentary to illustrate how Wittgenstein’s interests in religion and ethics were reflected throughout his personal and intellectual evolution. Articulates Wittgenstein’s ethical point of view on religion Features a wide range of primary sources, such as personal commentaries, annotations, lecture notes, and diary entries Includes testimony of friends, students, and others with close ties to Wittgenstein Presents a balanced view of what Wittgenstein wrote and the recollections of others in his circle Discusses how the principal intention of Tractatus is to demonstrate the relevance of matters concerning religion and the meaning of life Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Meaning of Life is essential reading for postgraduate and senior researchers, as well as advanced philosophy students and non-specialists interested in Wittgenstein’s more humanistic writings and his engagement with religion and ethics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joaquín Jareño-Alarcón (University of Murcia, Spain; University of San Antonio, Spain; Oxford University, UK; Cambridge University, UK)Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781394162888ISBN 10: 139416288 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 20 July 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroductory note Acknowledgements List of sources Abbreviations Ch 1- 1910-1920 Ch 2-1921-1930 Ch 3-1931-1940 Ch 4-1941-1951 Other sources IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJOAQUÍN JAREÑO-ALARCÓN is a former Associate Professor of Philosophy of Culture and Philosophical Anthropology at the University of Murcia, Spain, and Assistant Professor of Ethics at the Catholic University of San Antonio, also in Spain. He served as an Academic Visitor at Oxford University and as a Visiting Scholar at Cambridge University. His books include Secular Portraits: David Hume and John Stuart Mill on the Meaning of Religion (Spanish Edition) and A Brief History of Modern Philosophy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |