120: Ludwig Wittgenstein

More at http://philosophytalk.org/shows/wittgenstein. The Austrian/British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein exercised enormous influence over philosophy in the middle third of the last century, and his view and his life continue to fascinate thinkers around the world. What are the basic tenets of Wittgenstein's philosophy, and what is their enduring legacy? Join John and Ken as they investigate the ideas and implications of one of the great philosophers of language and thought with Juliet Floyd from Boston University, co-editor of "Future Pasts: The Analytic Tradition in Twentieth Century Philosophy."