Wittgenstein: Philosophy as Therapy
Your Instructor
PhD Candidate in Philosophy
University of Chicago
Joseph Alfon is a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Chicago, where his research specialises in thinkers who challenge our idea of what philosophy could or should be. He previously studied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Warwick, and has taught philosophy classes in the US, Europe, and India.
What you'll learn
Explore the unique philosophical methodology of Ludwig Wittgenstein
Gain insights into language and your inner world
Discover new approaches to classic philosophical problems
Course Schedule
Our first lesson will be an introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophical methodology, as expressed in §89-133 of his Philosophical Investigations. We will focus on what he means by saying that philosophical problems are based on being stuck in a certain picture of the world, and how he thinks we can get unstuck from this predicament.
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Your Instructor
PhD Candidate in Philosophy
University of Chicago
Joseph Alfon is a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Chicago, where his research specialises in thinkers who challenge our idea of what philosophy could or should be. He previously studied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Warwick, and has taught philosophy classes in the US, Europe, and India.