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Fin de siecle Vienna was once memorably described by Karl Kraus as a 'proving ground for the destruction of the world.' In the decades leading to the World War that brought down the AustroHungarian empire, the city was at once an operetta dream world masking social and political problems and tension, as well as a center for the farreaching explorations and innovations in music, art, science, and philosophy that would help to define modernity. One of the most powerful critiques of the retreat into fantasy was that of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose early career in Vienna has helped frame debates about ethical and aesthetic values in culture. In Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited Allan Janik expands upon his work Wittgenstein's Vienna (coauthored with Stephen Toulmin) to amplify a number of significant points concerning the genesis of Wittgenstein's thought, the nature of Viennese culture, and criticism of contemporary culture.Although Wittgenstein is the central figure in this volume, Janik places considerable emphasis on other influential figures, both Viennese and nonViennese, in order to break down some of the persistent stereotypes about the philosopher and his surrounding culture, especially the myths of 'carefree' Vienna and Wittgenstein the positivist. The persistence of these myths, in Janik's view, stems in part from the inability of many historians to differentiate past from present in the evaluation of intellectual currents. Janik reviews a number of figures overlooked in assessing Wittgenstein: Otto Weininger, Kraus, Schoenberg, Nietzsche, Wagner, Ibsen, Offenbach, and Georg Trakl. All of these, Janik demonstrates, are absolutely necessary to understand what was at stake in the debates on aestheticism and the critique of a modern culture.Wittgenstein's efforts to recognize the limits of thought and language and thus to be fair to science, religion, and art account for his place of honor among critical modernists. These essays elucidate Wittgenstein's perspective on our culture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited'? A: 'Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited' primarily explores the intellectual and cultural context of Ludwig Wittgenstein's early career in Vienna, highlighting significant figures and critiques of contemporary culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Allan Janik.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers topics such as the genesis of Wittgenstein's thought, Viennese culture, aestheticism, and critiques of modern culture, along with discussions on figures like Otto Weininger and Karl Kraus.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited'? A: 'Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited' was published on February 28, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Wittgenstein's philosophy? A: While the book provides substantial insights into Wittgenstein's thought, it may be best suited for readers with some familiarity with his philosophy and the cultural context of Vienna.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited' have? A: The book contains 302 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Wittgenstein's Vienna Revisited' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can I find discussions about other philosophers in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses various influential figures in addition to Wittgenstein, including Nietzsche, Wagner, and Schoenberg, to provide a broader cultural perspective.