Philosophy Matters UK

In the upcoming event, Dr. Nash Jocic will explore the contrasting views of Friedrich Nietzsche and Ludwig Wittgenstein on the nature and role of language.
Nietzsche regarded language as a tool molded by power, culture, and human needs rather than a neutral medium for uncovering truth. He argued that words inherently distort reality due to their tendency to simplify, generalize, and impose subjective interpretations shaped by human perspective.
In his early work, Wittgenstein concentrated on the logical structure of language, suggesting that language reflects reality through propositional statements. Later, he shifted his perspective, viewing language as a practical activity embedded in specific social contexts and introducing the concept of language games. For Wittgenstein, the meaning of language arises from its use in human activities rather than from an abstract logical correspondence.
To explore this topic further and prepare for the event, consider reading Nietzsche's On Truth and Lies in a Non-Moral Sense and Beyond Good and Evil, as well as Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations.
As always, I kindly ask all participants to support the venue by purchasing food and drinks from the bar. This is our way of showing appreciation to the management for generously allowing us to use their premises. Thank you,
Dr. Nash Jocic