Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Ludwig Wittgenstein
Summary
Ludwig Wittgenstein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Neuwaldegg[2]. He was born on April 26, 1889[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on April 29, 1951[5]. He worked as a philosopher of language[6], architectural theoretician[7], logician[8], mathematician[9], and aphorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108,070 views/month, #4,222 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's place of birth was Neuwaldegg[2].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein died in Cambridge[4].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein was born on April 26, 1889[3].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein died on April 29, 1951[5].
- Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[12].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's father was Karl Wittgenstein[13].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's mother was Q21549619[14].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein held citizenship in Austria[16].
- German was Ludwig Wittgenstein's native language[17].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein worked as a philosopher of language[6].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's professions included architectural theoretician[7].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's professions included logician[8].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's professions included mathematician[9].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein worked as an aphorist[10].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's professions included epistemologist[18].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Among Ludwig Wittgenstein's employers was Trinity College[20].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein was employed by University of Cambridge[21].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein was educated at Bundesrealgymnasium Linz Fadingerstraße[22].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's education included a stint at Technische Universität Berlin[23].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[24].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein was educated at Trinity College[25].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[26].
- Ludwig Wittgenstein was educated at Technische Hochschule Berlin[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Neuwaldegg[2], Ludwig Wittgenstein… he was born on April 26, 1889[3]. His father was Karl Wittgenstein[13]. His mother was Q21549619[14]. German was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Bundesrealgymnasium Linz Fadingerstraße[22], a Gymnasium[28], in Austria[29]; Technische Universität Berlin[23], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1946[32], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[33]; Victoria University of Manchester[24], a university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1851[36], headquartered in Manchester[37]; Trinity College[25], a college of the University of Cambridge[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1546[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41]; University of Cambridge[26], a collegiate university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1209[44], headquartered in Cambridge[45]; and Technische Hochschule Berlin[27], a former educational institution[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1879[48]. Doctoral advisors include Bertrand Russell[49], a mathematician[50], 1872–1970[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[53], specialised in set theory[54]; Frank P. Ramsey[55], a mathematician[56], 1903–1930[57], of United Kingdom[58], specialised in combinatorics[59]; and G. E. Moore[60], a philosopher[61], 1873–1958[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Order of Merit[64], specialised in philosophy[65]. Ludwig Wittgenstein earned the academic degree of doctorate[66].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher of language[6], architectural theoretician[7], logician[8], mathematician[9], aphorist[10], and epistemologist[18]. Ludwig Wittgenstein's field of work was philosophy[19]. Employers include Trinity College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1546[69], headquartered in Cambridge[70] and University of Cambridge[21], a collegiate university[71], in United Kingdom[72], founded in 1209[73], headquartered in Cambridge[74]. Doctoral students include Reuben Goodstein[75], a mathematician[76], 1912–1985[77], of United Kingdom[78], specialised in mathematics[79] and Casimir Lewy[80], a philosopher[81], 1919–1991[82], of United Kingdom[83].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus[84] and Philosophical Investigations[85]. Things named for Ludwig Wittgenstein include Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language[86], Wittgenstein-Prize[87], and Ludwig Wittgenstein Prize[88].
Recognition
Ludwig Wittgenstein received the Medal for Bravery[89].
Death and Burial
Ludwig Wittgenstein died on April 29, 1951[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[90]. He is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[12].
Why It Matters
Ludwig Wittgenstein ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108,070 views/month, #4,222 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]
He has been cited as an influence by Bertrand Russell[93], a mathematician[94], 1872–1970[95], of United Kingdom[96], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[97], specialised in set theory[98]; Alan Watts[99], a philosopher[100], 1915–1973[101], of United Kingdom[102], specialised in philosophy[103]; Pierre Bourdieu[104], a philosopher[105], 1930–2002[106], of France[107], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[108], specialised in sociology[109]; Jacques Derrida[110], a philosopher[111], 1930–2004[112], of France[113], awarded the Theodor W. Adorno Award[114], specialised in philosophy of language[115]; John Searle[116], a philosopher[117], 1932–2025[118], of United States[119], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[120], specialised in philosophy of language[121]; and Saul Kripke[122], a philosopher[123], 1940–2022[124], of United States[125], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[126], specialised in contemporary philosophy[127].
He is credited with the discovery of tautology[128], language-game[129], and form of life[130]. Works attributed to him include Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus[131], Philosophical Investigations[132], On Certainty[133], and Blue and Brown Books[134]. Entities named for him include Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language[86], Wittgenstein-Prize[87], and Ludwig Wittgenstein Prize[88].
His notable doctoral advisees include Reuben Goodstein[135].
FAQs
Where was Ludwig Wittgenstein born?
Ludwig Wittgenstein was born in Neuwaldegg[2].
Where did Ludwig Wittgenstein die?
Ludwig Wittgenstein passed away in Cambridge[4].
Who were Ludwig Wittgenstein's parents?
Ludwig Wittgenstein's father was Karl Wittgenstein[13]. Ludwig Wittgenstein's mother was Q21549619[14].
What did Ludwig Wittgenstein do for work?
Ludwig Wittgenstein worked as philosopher of language[6], architectural theoretician[7], logician[8], mathematician[9], and aphorist[10].
Where did Ludwig Wittgenstein go to school?
Ludwig Wittgenstein was educated at Bundesrealgymnasium Linz Fadingerstraße[22], Technische Universität Berlin[23], Victoria University of Manchester[24], and Trinity College[25].
What awards did Ludwig Wittgenstein receive?
Honors received include Medal for Bravery[89].
Who did Ludwig Wittgenstein influence?
Ludwig Wittgenstein has been cited as an influence by Bertrand Russell[93], Alan Watts[99], Pierre Bourdieu[104], and Jacques Derrida[110].
What did Ludwig Wittgenstein discover?
Ludwig Wittgenstein is credited as discoverer of tautology[128], language-game[129], and form of life[130].