Culture and Value compiles Ludwig Wittgenstein’s deeply reflective remarks on art, culture, spirituality, and the nature of philosophy—delicately translated by Peter Winch and thoughtfully edited by G. H. von Wright with Heikki Nyman. Arranged chronologically and presented with the original German alongside the English, this edition invites readers into Wittgenstein’s more personal and less technical side. From musings on genius and architecture to reflections on religion and being Jewish, the book offers a rare glimpse into the private philosophizing of one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers, making it both intellectually enriching and emotionally resonant.
About the Author
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951) was an Austrian-British philosopher whose groundbreaking contributions reshaped 20th-century thought, particularly in logic, language, and mind. His two major works—Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations—remain seminal. Culture and Value showcases a more personal facet of Wittgenstein, drawn from his notebooks. This edition is the result of the editorial expertise of G. H. von Wright and Heikki Nyman, with a sensitive translation by Peter Winch, a respected philosopher in his own right and eventually Wittgenstein’s literary executor.
