Finitude and Wonder: Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Anthropology
| dc.contributor.author | Lee, Dave | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-03T18:58:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-03T18:58:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06 | |
| dc.description | Thesis | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis traces the development of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s anthropological thought across three works: Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, Philosophical Investigations, and On Certainty. In the Tractatus, Wittgenstein articulates an understanding of the human being as a creature whose very existence is founded on language. Then in the Investigations, Wittgenstein adopts a more refined and naturalistic view of the human being as a relational creature shaped primarily by the linguistic practices of its community. Finally, in On Certainty, Wittgenstein strikes at the heart of the mystery of being human, that is, being a creature inescapably rooted in dependence and trust. Particularly with its inclusion of On Certainty, this thesis argues for a holistic understanding of Wittgenstein’s philosophy as it pertains to living a deeply human life filled with wonder. Read especially against the backdrop of his life and personality, Wittgenstein’s philosophy reveals itself to be more than a theory about language, but rather an existential work informed by a deep anthropological concern. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Lee, Dave. "Finitude and Wonder: Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Anthropology." ProQuest Dissertations, 2025. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10756/620250 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Institute for Christian Studies | |
| dc.title | Finitude and Wonder: Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Anthropology | |
| dc.type | Thesis |