Wittgenstein: Is the World the Totality of Facts, Not of Things?
Ludwig Wittgenstein was unquestionably one of the most important intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In this masterclass, you will examine his two masterpieces: the Tractatus and the Investigations. Although his historical importance can hardly be questioned, the interpretation of Wittgenstein's works has proved controversial. This masterclass will give you experience in relating philosophical issues explored to contemporary philosophy of mathematics, mind, and language.
Host: Viktor is currently undertaking a PhD in Computational Cognitive Science at UCL, funded by the Wellcome trust, as part of the Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme for the Ecological Study of the Brain. This followed a highly successful undergraduate degree in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and Master's in Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL. Viktor's particular research interests lie in the theoretical background and practical implications which lie at the intersection between Linguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy. Viktor has been recipient of several awards for his exceptional academic performance, including scholarships for his Cambridge undergraduate and a full scholarship for his Master's studies, awarded by the German government's excellency scheme. He is also a published philosopher, with papers published in four academic journals.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
Ludwig Wittgenstein was unquestionably one of the most important intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In this masterclass, you will examine his two masterpieces: the Tractatus and the Investigations. Although his historical importance can hardly be questioned, the interpretation of Wittgenstein's works has proved controversial. This masterclass will give you experience in relating philosophical issues explored to contemporary philosophy of mathematics, mind, and language.
Host: Viktor is currently undertaking a PhD in Computational Cognitive Science at UCL, funded by the Wellcome trust, as part of the Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme for the Ecological Study of the Brain. This followed a highly successful undergraduate degree in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and Master's in Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL. Viktor's particular research interests lie in the theoretical background and practical implications which lie at the intersection between Linguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy. Viktor has been recipient of several awards for his exceptional academic performance, including scholarships for his Cambridge undergraduate and a full scholarship for his Master's studies, awarded by the German government's excellency scheme. He is also a published philosopher, with papers published in four academic journals.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
Ludwig Wittgenstein was unquestionably one of the most important intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In this masterclass, you will examine his two masterpieces: the Tractatus and the Investigations. Although his historical importance can hardly be questioned, the interpretation of Wittgenstein's works has proved controversial. This masterclass will give you experience in relating philosophical issues explored to contemporary philosophy of mathematics, mind, and language.
Host: Viktor is currently undertaking a PhD in Computational Cognitive Science at UCL, funded by the Wellcome trust, as part of the Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme for the Ecological Study of the Brain. This followed a highly successful undergraduate degree in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and Master's in Cognitive and Decision Sciences at UCL. Viktor's particular research interests lie in the theoretical background and practical implications which lie at the intersection between Linguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy. Viktor has been recipient of several awards for his exceptional academic performance, including scholarships for his Cambridge undergraduate and a full scholarship for his Master's studies, awarded by the German government's excellency scheme. He is also a published philosopher, with papers published in four academic journals.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours, dependent on the level of detail desired.
