
FAQ About Ludwig Wittgenstein

What was Wittgenstein's relationship with Bertrand Russell?
Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell shared a complex relationship. Russell was Wittgenstein's mentor at Cambridge and acknowledged Wittgenstein's exceptional abilities in philosophy. Although their intellectual paths diverged over time, with Wittgenstein moving away from Russell's logical atomism, their relationship remained mutually respectful, albeit occasionally strained.