Wittgenstein Reads Weininger

Wittgenstein Reads Weininger

by David Stern (Author)

Synopsis

Otto Weininger was one of the most controversial and widely read authors of fin-de-siecle Vienna. He was both condemned for his misogyny, self-hatred, anti-semitism and homophobia, as well as praised for his uncompromising and outspoken approach to gender and morality. For Wittgenstein Weininger was a 'remarkable genius'. He repeatedly recommended Weininger's Sex and Character to friends and students and included the author on a short list of figures who had influenced him. The purpose of this new collection of essays is to explore the various ways in which Wittgenstein absorbed and responded to Weininger's ideas. Written by an international team of experts on Wittgenstein and Weininger, the volume is especially timely in the light of recent translations of Weininger's work and will appeal to anyone interested in the history of 20th century philosophy, and the literary and cultural history of fin-de-siecle Vienna.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 28 Apr 2010

ISBN 10: 0521532604
ISBN 13: 9780521532600
Book Overview: This book explores the various ways in which Wittgenstein absorbed and responded to Weininger's ideas.

Media Reviews
This collection helps us to read Weininger with some understanding, and to see what Wittgenstein may have seen when reading Weininger - James C. Klagge, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Author Bio
David G. Stern is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Iowa. Bela Szabados is Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Classics at the Univesity of Regina.