Wittgenstein: From Austria to Abertawe
Ludwig Wittgenstein was the 20th century's most famous philosopher. In this documentary, writer Gareth Gwynn explores why Wittgenstein enjoyed living in Swansea during the 1940s.
Image Credit: Detail from original artwork by Alan Figg
Born in1889 Vienna, Ludwig Wittgenstein was arguably the most important philosopher of the 20th Century. 100 years ago, in 1922, his most influential work - Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus - was published in English.
Presenter Gareth Gwynn reveals why Wittgenstein became so fond of Swansea and its people, and spent so much time living in the area.
The documentary also explores Wittgenstein鈥檚 life and work, including his theories upon the ways in which we communicate and express ourselves;
the inspirations Wittgenstein drew from the local area; and this great thinker鈥檚 somewhat eccentric lifestyle.
Presenter: Gareth Gwynn
Programme Devisor & Researcher: Dr Alan Sandry for the 鈥榃ittgenstein In Swansea鈥� project
Producer: Nigel Crowle for Pithead Productions
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- Tue 16 Aug 2022 18:30麻豆社 Radio Wales
- Wed 17 Aug 2022 05:30麻豆社 Radio Wales
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