Wittgenstein in Swansea - by Alan Sandry (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A multidisciplinary and accessible approach to a key period of Wittgenstein's work.

This edited volume covers aspects of Ludwig Wittgenstein's time in Swansea from 1942 to 47. It covers his interaction with Rush Rhees, his stimulus for the Swansea School, and his broader influence on students, academics, and a plethora of writers from a range of disciplines and interests. It looks at his philosophy and legacy through various lenses and perspectives. These include explanations and assessments of Wittgenstein's time and work at Swansea from Ray Monk, Jonathan Smith, and Alfred Schmidt; historical and cultural scene setting from Jeff Towns; analyses of the Swansea School from Mario von der Ruhr, and Huw Williams; literary comparisons from Daniel Williams; ideological evaluations from Rhianwen Daniel; and a range of intimate reflections and commentaries from James Kelman, Jamie Bill, and M. Wynn Thomas. Editor Alan Sandry also offers some psychogeographical observations and considers Wittgenstein's present-day significance within Swansea.

Review Quotes

"As someone drawn to study philosophy in Swansea because of its distinctive take on Wittgenstein, I am delighted that the Swansea School, having passed away, is now achieving some visibility. This is in no small part thanks to Alan Sandry, who has brought into being this book which so interestingly offers a multi-faceted window onto this aspect of Welsh and British recent philosophical history."-- "Professor Tariq Modood, FBA, University of Bristol"

"When it comes to Wittgenstein, I keep asking myself whether one can truly grasp Wittgenstein´s world of thoughts without having a profound knowledge of physics, mathematics and logic. And to what extent can biographical data help us to better understand this cosmos? Read this book to find out."-- "Dr. Waltraud Dennhardt-Herzog, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum London"

About the Author

Alan Sandry is a senior lecturer in philosophy and strategy at Swansea University, Wales.