Why I chose Ludwig Wittgenstein?

Amazing, that the origins of philosophy (VII-VI century BC) are associated with this question: "What is the arche of the world?" "Arche" - principles of becoming; beginning. What was before the world? Tales identified the arche of the world with one of the elements - water. Xenophanes - with the earth. Anaximenes - from the air. According to Anaximander "arche of the world" is the primordial matter, qualitatively undifferentiated, infinite quantity: infinity = apeiron (theory supported by the mean). Heraclitus identified the arche of the world with fire (a symbol of continuous change). Later, Empedocles and his cosmic forces of love (power of edifying) and hatred (the destructive force). Anaxagoras and his concept: arche of the world is an infinite number of elementary quality. Later the atoms of Democritus. Aristotle and the layout of the four causes: material (lumber), formal (future form), motive (the builders), intentional (intention, for example, giving a block shape). Epicurus commuted determinism: everything is determined by the addition of our decisions. The concept of the Stoics - the source of movement, life, change is divine pneuma. Later medieval materialism, modern materialism… And so on and so forth. I sincerely urge you to familiarize yourself with philosophical thinking.

I still remember, when the first year of study we had to write a paper (based on the literature of course) from the subject "Current trends of philosophy". Work was to have the title "Knowledge, science, philosophy, according to…" …..according to selected contemporary philosopher. Any place relationships. By convention, the date is a year of contemporary beginning in 1830 (from Fichte). I thought it would be hard for me to decide to whom to write. Locke? Russell? Kierkegaard? Husserl? Scheller? Ingarden? Hartmann? Heidegger? Heavy selection.

Reading about logical positivism (neopositivism), the representativeness of the school of philosophy, I found the name of a philosopher whom I did not know yet. Ludwig Wittgenstein. His biography engulfed me. He was amazing. Both in logic and philosophy of language, as well as in private life. And so handsome;) I was fascinated him. Although I read that Wittgenstein was secretly gay. Born in 1889, and April 26. In Vienna. In one of the richest families in Austria (his father, Karl, led the music room, where, among others frequented Brahms, Gustav Mahler, Clara Schumann, Richard Strauss, Bruno Walter). Study in Berlin (mechanics), Manchester (aeronautical studies), a disciple of Russell. Visits to Norway (for a time to accompany him there, GE Moore). Before the outbreak of World War I, Ludwig gave a large fortune inherited from his father. Substantially supported financially poet Rainer Maria Rilke and Georg Trakl, whose work in high esteem. Service soldier. Wittgenstein, he volunteered for the army. Went to war. Allocated to it (together with G. Trakl) to Krakow. Assigned as a gunner for the patrol ship "Goplana" which sailed down the Vistula river between Sandomierz and Zator. When G. Trakl died after overdosing on drugs, it was a shock to Wittgenstein... Elementary school teacher. Gardener abbey. Professor, University of Cambridge. After retiring Wittgeinstein went to Ireland, where he lived in an isolated country home. Died on 29 April 1951 in Cambridge for prostate cancer, his doctor in the house. Yes, I want to write about Wittgenstein. I've decided.

The work of Wittgenstein called Tractatus logico-philosophicus (1921) made him "godfather" of logical positivism, was the inspiration for the Vienna Circle - the precursor of logical positivism. Became the basis for deliberations at the Vienna Circle, although Wittgenstein was never a member (and even spoke negatively about the program). In Tractatus Wittgeinstein dealing mainly with the problem of thinking over the world. Especially the relation between language and depicted reality. He believed that language greatly influences the human knowledge. In this way, you can not learn something that is not expressible in it. "What we can not speak about we must remain silent". The world is generally the facts. The fact is the existence of the status quo. The sentence is a logical picture of the fact. Consequently: between the structure of sentences and the structure of the fact there is a strict suitability. Hence, a metaphysical thesis: it is only that which can be summarized in a sentence. "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world". The boundaries of language are the boundaries of the world. The author noted that attempted to cross the boundaries of the previous philosophy, which is why most theses and questions on matters philosophical, Wittgeinstein considers to be ridiculous. Metaphysical statements. Therefore -his opinion- the first task of philosophy should be a logical analysis that leads all the sentences of elementary sentences. They will represent only the elementary facts. Sentencing philosophy, or to silence, or at the absurdity, Wittgeinstein thought that finally solved the problems of philosophy. The author of the Tractatus did not carry out any analysis of any speech - is it reasonable, or metaphysical. He did not give answers that sentences considered elementary, and how to extract the basic facts. Nevertheless, this work is amazing. In 1929, Wittgenstein made to the Tractatus logico-philosophicus as a doctoral thesis, and after earning his doctorate at Cambridge remained.

Then, for nearly 10 years Wittgeinstein was not concerned with philosophy. Only in the years 1930-1951 writing his second of the most important works: Philosophical Investigations (the second Wittgenstein's philosophy). Appeared for the first time in 1953 in England, after the death of the philosopher. It has been prepared for publication by the executors of Wittgenstein (Elizabeth Anscombe, Rush Rheesa and Georg von Wright).

In Philosophical Investigations author retains the basic concept of his philosophy ("Philosophy is a battle with the possession of our minds by means of our language"). However, profoundly changes the view of the nature of language. The Tractatus language was for Wittgeinsteina consistent formal system, which may be combined in a logical rule. The ...Investigations language is unsurpassed multitude "language games", which usually consists of the human "way of life". Specific expression causes a specific reaction which is its meaning. In fact, we are not dealing with language, but languages. A logically primary in relation to them (including the scientific language) is the language of everyday life. That's what language we use depends on the situation. True - if you use the language correctly. False - if the language used incorrectly. Language games form a family. The game rules allow for many possible use of the phrase. Wittgeinstein writes that a major source of our misunderstanding is the lack of a clear overview of how to use our words. "Our lack of transparency of grammar". Therefore, the philosopher, if he wants to remove the problems of everyday language use, should -through analysis- play "family" use of the expression, relevant from the point of view of philosophy. Bringing this problem to disappear. "Unravel the conceptual confusion".

Both philosophies (in Tractatus... and ...Investigations ) Wittgeinstein not defined: as a theory, which provides knowledge, but as an activity aiming to eliminate confusion of language. It's just that in the Tractatus logico-philosophicus achieved once and for all clear was to lead to the disappearance of philosophy. In the sense Philosophical Investigations of clarity can not be achieved once and for all. As you come and change our language games, there are also philosophical and change the source of confusion.

Whew... I am full of admiration for Wittgeinstein, how he managed to sort out all these issues in his head.

The philosopher was also the author: Notebooks 1914-1916 (fragments), A Lecture on Ethics, Lectures on Religious Belief, Über Gewißheit (about sure), The Blue and Brown Books. Preliminary Studies for the "Philosophical Investigations", and others.

It's all in a huge nutshell. I don't want to introduce linguistic confusion:) I know English too little. My dream is to travel to New York. There, I certainly would quickly learned to real English:) Oh, the dream… 

I encourage you to read Ludwig Wittgeinstein and other thinkers throughout history.

P.S. I sacrificed my thesis of love, namely: The essence of love in terms of Karol Wojtyla, and Dietrich von Hildebrand. The value of love is powerful.

Why I like to dream?

Hey! This is my first blog.

I'm an ordinary girl. It would seem. Meanwhile, by aggregating all the digits of my date of birth (19.12. .... years not tell:) that my life, the magic number is "7". My lucky "seven". Using a variety of sources to learn that "seven" is the number of people inspired and sensitive, with a tendency to mysticism and immerse themselves in their private worlds, full of secrets and dreams. Wow. Indeed! I have such a tendency:) I love to dream.
To make things more interesting, the number of my name -MARZENA- also is "7". I'm reading that Marzena live in a world full of mysteries and dreams. The subtle and sensitive. Always full of interesting ideas, has been focusing on the goal. Dreamer. Rather tight-lipped and very sensitive to the environment. She is faithful to his ideals, which carries a consequence. A very ambitious, wants to be in all the best. Usually lives a little bit off the beaten track, away from the hustle and global society. She values ​​her privacy and protects it from nosy people. Marzena is the woman responsible, balanced, reasonable and courageous. Interest in her are rare and exclusive. Often, Marzena the name given to a girl is a prelude to their artistic talents, which are in her develop - though, admittedly, the achievements of her is known for a rather narrow circles, and that they rarely become popular with stars. It is a name of uncertain etymology. It is believed that the "Marzena" is an old Polish diminutive name Małgorzata (Margaret). Apparently the name of Margaret (*margarites*, 'pearl' in Greek) was screwing up how rare and in different languages ​​which had become of him Rita, Greta, Maggie, and in Americans, even Peg. It is also possible that the name "Marzena" originated as a diminutive from the name of Marzanna (alleged Slavic goddess). In contrast, other sources say that the "Marzena" is a name of Hebrew origin: figuratively be a beautiful, wonderful, beloved by the Lord or God, loving God. It is also possible that this is the Czech form of the name Martha - "lady of the house, the housekeeper". And perhaps in this way be diminutive name of Mary. Maria. Marion. Marzi. Well, the possibilities are many:) Marzena has a lot of their favorite places, souvenirs, melodies and other details that stimulate the imagination, even though other people may be irrelevant. Besides, my zodiac sign is Sagittarius, element: Fire, in the Chinese horoscope: Tiger, element: Tree. Lucky number: 7 :) Lucky day: Thursday (actually, I was born on Thursday), etc., etc.

These informations are just a little bit explain to me why I feel so good when I'm dreaming. Explain my natural symbiosis with the world of dreams. The most beautiful thing is that dreams come true. Really. My Private well. Sometimes it takes several years. But they come true. That is why we dream. To have goals in life that one would like to achieve. What would a world without dreams? I read that Marzena is always full of interesting ideas and has been focusing on the goal. She is faithful to his ideals, which carries a consequence. Certainly something in it. If I'm dreaming, it also acts in this direction, I hope, I very believe - even if it appears that a "hopeless case" - that is true.

I really like to watch movies. Diverse. Interesting films. If I could, every day I went to the cinema. It is not possible, because life is a lot of other activities and obligations. But thanks to the greater pleasure for me when I sit in the cinema or watching TV at home to watch the video. (I prefer a cinema of course:) The movie has many details, melodies that allow me to experience different emotions, stimulate the imagination, dreams. I let the reins of my imagination and immersed in the movie. It's exciting.

I think that Darren Aronofsky is a great director. Really like him. He has a beautiful imagination and takes care of every detail. "Black Swan" watched with bated breath. Delicious. Like "The Wrestler" and "The Fountain," "Requiem for a Dream", "Pi". Super. His films and Darren as a man have that "something", what I admire. I think that living with such a man is amazing. To be his inspiration. To support the hard work. Be in good times and bad. Love. Dream... My dream...

Many of the films sticks to my mind because of an actor who is suddenly noticed in that movie. Since that film I recognize him. For example: "Pi" and Sean Gullette, "The Fisher King" and Jeff Bridges, "The Hard Way" and James Woods, "Rob Roy" and Liam Neeson, "The Untouchables" and Andy Garcia, "Nostradamus" and Tchéky Karyo, "Immortal Beloved" and Gary Oldman, "Haunted" and Aidan Quinn, "The Fugitive" and Tommy Lee Jones, "The Last of the Mohicans" and Daniel Day Lewis, "The Shawshank Redemption" and Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, "Nine ½ Weeks" and Mickey Rourke, "Leon" and Jean Reno, "Malcolm X" and Denzel Washington, "The Doors" and Val Kilmer, "Reality Bites" and Ethan Hawke, "Total Eclipse" and Leonardo DiCaprio, "Kate and Leopold" and Hugh Jackman, "Grease" and John Travolta, "Bonnie and Clyde" and Warren Beatty, "The Crying Game" and Forest Whitaker, "Othello" and Laurence Fishburne. And many others. Not to mention all. Every now and again remind me of the successive actors who like to watch. Kevin Kline, Nick Nolte, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro. All did not mention. But I definitely prefer the older ones … :)

I also enjoy comedies. I love to laugh and have fun! I still remember, "Spies Like Us" with Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, "Trading Places" with Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, "Ghost Busters" with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver. I still remember the "Clifford" with Martin Short. These his expression! The scene where Martin Short turned colorless lipstick in the mouth of his uncle (Charles Grodin) to red lipstick and slipped it into his jacket pocket, and the uncle painted the lips -as if nothing had happened- he sat at the table, while others are speechless with astonishment. It was so funny, heh:) Or Martin Short and Danny Glover in "Pure Luck." A laugh. "!Three Amigos!" and Martin Short, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin. Or Jim Carrey in „The Mask”, "Friday" and Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, "Big Momma's House" and Martin Lawrence, "Snow Dogs" and Cuba Gooding Jr., a series of Monty Python. And many other comedies. With Tim Allen, Will Smith, Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler, Wayans Brothers. People have a different sense of humor. I like this one:)

The actresses I like to watch and look at Winona Ryder, Meg Ryan, Michelle Pheipher, Medeline Stowe, Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon, Barbra Streisand, Julianne Moore, Juliette Binoche, Julia Ormond, Natalie Portman and many others.
Directors who first come to mind, of course, Darren Aronofsky, then Kenneth Branagh, Woody Allen, Spike Lee, David Lynch, Terry Gilliam, Quentin Tarantino, Luc Besson, Krzysztof Kieślowski, Andrzej Wajda, Roman Polański. And many others.

Yes, when the actor playing his role well, watch the movie up nicely. Although I must admit that last year I was in the cinema on the film "Sherlock Holmes". A big hit, great actors, the director. And I what? Already in the middle of the movie caught me sleep... I woke up every few minutes or so throughout the movie. I can not help it! I don't know, either by film or by the fact that I was in the cinema after work and hit me tired. Without comments:) But I liked the 5-minute film by Guy Ritchie: "Dior Homme - Un Rendez Vous" with Jude Law. Great. It keeps in suspense. I must admit that I had chills all over body. And the music! Super.

Would I would like to be an actress? No, no. "The achievements of Marzena is known for a rather narrow circles, and they rarely become popular with stars”. I am certainly one of those Marzena:) I prefer to be a spectator. Watch and dive into the storyline of the film. But Marzena -as I read- it is also the woman responsible, balanced, reasonable and courageous. The subtle and sensitive. Well, a Dreamer. Yes, it's all me! MARZENA

P.S. On Monday, I begin practice in the kindergarten. This is my next life experience. Children are wonderful.