In this episode ofThe Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we exploreWittgenstein: The Duty of Genius by Ray Monk, a biography that illuminates the brilliant, troubled, and intensely self-critical mind of Ludwig Wittgenstein. We examine his family background and immense wealth, his experiences in World War I, and his complex relationships with intellectual giants like Bertrand Russell. The episode traces his evolution from the rigid logic of theTractatus Logico-Philosophicus to the groundbreaking insights ofPhilosophical Investigations. Through personal letters and diary entries, we gain an intimate look at Wittgenstein’s intellectual struggles, reclusive nature, and lifelong search for truth. Finally, we discuss the philosophical and psychological burdens of his genius, his late-life teaching, and his enigmatic final years.

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