Wittgenstein

A Beginner's Guide to the Revolutionary Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein and His Investigation into the Limits of Language, Meaning, and ThoughtAlex Omberg

Length1h 27m

About this audiobook

Enter the mind of Ludwig Wittgenstein, one of the 20th century's most enigmatic and revolutionary philosophers. His life was a relentless quest for clarity, leading to two distinct yet equally profound philosophical systems that continue to shape our understanding of language, meaning, and the very purpose of thought. WITTGENSTEIN: A Beginner's Guide is your accessible pathway through the brilliant, complex, and often paradoxical ideas of this pivotal figure. This book demystifies his work, showing how he moved from an ambition to solve all philosophical problems with perfect logic to a groundbreaking therapeutic approach aimed at untangling the "mental knots" that arise from our misuse of language. This guide makes Wittgenstein's challenging ideas accessible, inviting you to engage with a philosopher who sought not to solve problems, but to dissolve them by showing us how our language actually works.

Psychological

Journey

Rebellion

Healing

Identity

Exploration

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

GenreBiography and Memoir, Philosophy

Length1 hr 27 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateSep 18, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

7Throwing Away the Ladder

2Wittgenstein and the Limits of My World

8A Return from the Wilderness

3A World of Genius and Despair

9Language as a Toolbox

4From Propellers to Propositions

10Untying the Knots of Thought

5Building the World of the Tractatus

11Philosophy as Therapy

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6How Words onto the world

12The Two Wittgensteins and Their Enduring Legacy

About the author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all by Alex Omberg