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Ludwig Wittgenstein   
The University of Sydney

Sydney - Inner West
160 Missenden Road, Newtown

Wittgenstein occupies a unique place in 20th c philosophy: His Tractatus profoundly influenced the development of the linguistic turn in philosophy, and his Philosophical Investigations, is a foundational text for the study of Ordinary Language Philosophy. He brings a depth of understanding and richness of vision unparalleled in the history of Modern linguistics. The course will study both texts in detail. We will also consider Wittgenstein's relation to Russell and the positivist movement; The 'picture theory of language; His work on anthropology and aesthetics; The 'unsayable'; and his mysticism. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please ...

Cost: $238.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au

Ludwig Wittgenstein   
The University of Sydney

Sydney - Inner West
160 Missenden Road, Newtown

Wittgenstein occupies a unique place in 20th c philosophy: His Tractatus profoundly influenced the development of the linguistic turn in philosophy, and his Philosophical Investigations, is a foundational text for the study of Ordinary Language Philosophy. He brings a depth of understanding and richness of vision unparalleled in the history of Modern linguistics. The course will study both texts in detail. We will also consider Wittgenstein's relation to Russell and the positivist movement; The 'picture theory of language; His work on anthropology and aesthetics; The 'unsayable'; and his mysticism. Details of this course may be subject to change. Please ...

Cost: $238.00
Duration: 120 Minutes x 8 Sessions
Next Class: TBA
Phone: 02 9036 4789
Email: cce.info@sydney.edu.au
Web: http://cce.usyd.edu.au