(in Polish) WM: Development of Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophy: from Vienna to Cambridge WF-FI-PIEKAR1-20-WM
The aim of the lectures is to discuss the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein. We will pay attention to the evolution of his philosophy according to the problem of the relation of language to reality. In addition, we will refer to how the thought of this philosopher was shaped by thinkers associated with Vienna and Cambridge. We will discuss the influence of such thinkers as Boltzmann, Hertz, Weininger and Freud on the one hand, and Russell, Frege, Moore and William on the other.
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Knowledge: student knows the basis of the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, its terminology and concepts. He recognizes the basic philosophical problems concerning his philosophical approach. He understands the specific relation between Wittgenstein's philosophy and the other philosophers.
• Abilities: student single-handedly reads and understands the more philosophical articles concerning philosophy of Wittgenstein.
• Expertise: student efficiently organizes his work.
Assessment criteria
Lecture (on Ms Teams - presentation in power point) with elements of the conservatory. Joint reading of texts and discussion.
• 2 - student doesn't know the foundations of the Wittgenstein's philosophy. He doesn't recognize the most important thesis and problems concerning this conception.
• 3 - student badly knows the foundations of theWittgenstein's philosophy. He has a problem with recognize the most important thesis and problems concerning this conception.
• 4 - student knows the foundations of the Wittgenstein's philosophy. He recognizes the most important thesis and problems concerning this conception.
• 5 - student very good knows the foundations of the Wittgenstein's philosophy. He recognizes the most important thesis and problems concerning this conception, and he can use this conception into philosophical discussion.
Exam - Oral Exam and/or writing an essay
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Ludwig, Wittgenstein:
―The Big Typescript.‖ Wiener Ausgabe Band 11 (BT). Ed. Wien von Michael Nedo. Springer Verlag, Wien-New York, 2000.
---. Philosophical Investigations (PI). Trans. G. E. M. Anscombe. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1986.
---. The Blue and Brown Books (BB). New York: Harper Colophon Books, 1965. ---. ―Some Remarks on Logical Form (SRL).‖ Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Supplementary 9 (1929): 162-71.
---. Tractatus Logico—Philosophicus (TLP). Trans. C. K. Ogden. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. Ltd., 1922. ---.
―Notes Dictated to G. E. Moore in Norway (NM).‖ Notebooks 1914-1916. Trans. G. E. M. Anscombe. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1961. 107-18.
---. The Voices of Wittgensteins. The Vienna Circle. Ludwig Wittgenstein and Friedrich Waismann (VOW). Ed. G. Baker. London-New York: Routledge, 2003.
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