FAQ About Ludwig Wittgenstein
Which philosophers influenced Wittgenstein's work?
Ludwig Wittgenstein was influenced by a number of philosophers, most notably Bertrand Russell, whose logical philosophy shaped Wittgenstein's early thoughts. Wittgenstein was also influenced by his studies of Gottlob Frege's work on logic and mathematical foundations, as well as Kierkegaard's existential themes, which are apparent in his later work.
