Josef Schächter’s turn:
from the Vienna Circle to Non-Dual Religiousness via Wittgenstein
Abstra... more Josef Schächter’s turn: from the Vienna Circle to Non-Dual Religiousness via Wittgenstein
Abstract The philosophy of Josef Schächter, from his membership in the Vienna Circle to his activity in the religious and educational field, was in effect influenced by Wittgenstein. Two vectors of influence operated on Schächter: one from the direction of ideas related to purifying language of metaphysics with an emphasis on the ethical standing granted to these observations; and the other from Wittgenstein's approach to religiousness, which can be extrapolated from his connection with Paul Engelmann. In that, Schächter demonstrated two aspects of philosophy: analytical and existentialist. The aggregate vector of what he learned from Wittgenstein and the Vienna Circle was built into his educational activity and in his approach to the Bible. Schächter's students saw him as a mentor, going so far as to establish a community in Kibbutz Yodfat in the Galilee whose members lived according to the insights regarding human development, as they had learned them from him.
LLI as Reflected in Wittgenstein’s Philosophy
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From the biographical information on Wittg... more LLI as Reflected in Wittgenstein’s Philosophy Abstract From the biographical information on Wittgenstein the impression may be gained that he possessed the trait of low screening ability for sensory input. When such sensory oversensitivity appears in combination with a high processing level, it manifests in an extraordinary ability to discern details, differences and the complete picture while constructing a highly ramified network of connections between them all. This trait is known as low latent inhibition (LLI) and it makes life difficult for those who have it. This paper deals with the connection between this trait in Wittgenstein and his philosophy. In Wittgenstein's case, we shall see how the trait is disclosed in a form of organization that repeats itself in various domains in his life. The structural element of the way in which Wittgenstein grasps the world due to the LLI trait is reflected in his philosophical terms, especially in "seeing aspects" and "family resemblance," as also in his style of writing and philosophizing.
Autophilosophy – The Wittgenstein Case
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Autophilosophers are a unique group of philosophe... more Autophilosophy – The Wittgenstein Case Abstract Autophilosophers are a unique group of philosophers for whom philosophy is a supreme value. Their philosophical insight dictates all their activity and is their way of life. These philosophers not only deal with the development of a philosophical theory or method; rather, philosophy is a doctrine to be lived by. The guiding principle of the autophilosopher is consistency-thought-action, and it is devoutly applied. In this paper, autophilosophical reading is presented as a methodological and interpretive tool to identify philosophers of this kind. The philosopher selected as the case study is Wittgenstein. In light of the conclusions that arise from reviewing the existing study of biography/autobiography and the literature written about Wittgenstein's life, this essay presents a model that defines "autophilosophy" and is applied to Wittgenstein.
Josef Schächter’s turn:
from the Vienna Circle to Non-Dual Religiousness via Wittgenstein
Abstra... more Josef Schächter’s turn: from the Vienna Circle to Non-Dual Religiousness via Wittgenstein
Abstract The philosophy of Josef Schächter, from his membership in the Vienna Circle to his activity in the religious and educational field, was in effect influenced by Wittgenstein. Two vectors of influence operated on Schächter: one from the direction of ideas related to purifying language of metaphysics with an emphasis on the ethical standing granted to these observations; and the other from Wittgenstein's approach to religiousness, which can be extrapolated from his connection with Paul Engelmann. In that, Schächter demonstrated two aspects of philosophy: analytical and existentialist. The aggregate vector of what he learned from Wittgenstein and the Vienna Circle was built into his educational activity and in his approach to the Bible. Schächter's students saw him as a mentor, going so far as to establish a community in Kibbutz Yodfat in the Galilee whose members lived according to the insights regarding human development, as they had learned them from him.
LLI as Reflected in Wittgenstein’s Philosophy
Abstract
From the biographical information on Wittg... more LLI as Reflected in Wittgenstein’s Philosophy Abstract From the biographical information on Wittgenstein the impression may be gained that he possessed the trait of low screening ability for sensory input. When such sensory oversensitivity appears in combination with a high processing level, it manifests in an extraordinary ability to discern details, differences and the complete picture while constructing a highly ramified network of connections between them all. This trait is known as low latent inhibition (LLI) and it makes life difficult for those who have it. This paper deals with the connection between this trait in Wittgenstein and his philosophy. In Wittgenstein's case, we shall see how the trait is disclosed in a form of organization that repeats itself in various domains in his life. The structural element of the way in which Wittgenstein grasps the world due to the LLI trait is reflected in his philosophical terms, especially in "seeing aspects" and "family resemblance," as also in his style of writing and philosophizing.
Autophilosophy – The Wittgenstein Case
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Autophilosophers are a unique group of philosophe... more Autophilosophy – The Wittgenstein Case Abstract Autophilosophers are a unique group of philosophers for whom philosophy is a supreme value. Their philosophical insight dictates all their activity and is their way of life. These philosophers not only deal with the development of a philosophical theory or method; rather, philosophy is a doctrine to be lived by. The guiding principle of the autophilosopher is consistency-thought-action, and it is devoutly applied. In this paper, autophilosophical reading is presented as a methodological and interpretive tool to identify philosophers of this kind. The philosopher selected as the case study is Wittgenstein. In light of the conclusions that arise from reviewing the existing study of biography/autobiography and the literature written about Wittgenstein's life, this essay presents a model that defines "autophilosophy" and is applied to Wittgenstein.
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from the Vienna Circle to Non-Dual Religiousness via Wittgenstein
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The philosophy of Josef Schächter, from his membership in the Vienna Circle to his activity in the religious and educational field, was in effect influenced by Wittgenstein. Two vectors of influence operated on Schächter: one from the direction of ideas related to purifying language of metaphysics with an emphasis on the ethical standing granted to these observations; and the other from Wittgenstein's approach to religiousness, which can be extrapolated from his connection with Paul Engelmann. In that, Schächter demonstrated two aspects of philosophy: analytical and existentialist. The aggregate vector of what he learned from Wittgenstein and the Vienna Circle was built into his educational activity and in his approach to the Bible. Schächter's students saw him as a mentor, going so far as to establish a community in Kibbutz Yodfat in the Galilee whose members lived according to the insights regarding human development, as they had learned them from him.
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From the biographical information on Wittgenstein the impression may be gained that he possessed the trait of low screening ability for sensory input. When such sensory oversensitivity appears in combination with a high processing level, it manifests in an extraordinary ability to discern details, differences and the complete picture while constructing a highly ramified network of connections between them all. This trait is known as low latent inhibition (LLI) and it makes life difficult for those who have it. This paper deals with the connection between this trait in Wittgenstein and his philosophy. In Wittgenstein's case, we shall see how the trait is disclosed in a form of organization that repeats itself in various domains in his life. The structural element of the way in which Wittgenstein grasps the world due to the LLI trait is reflected in his philosophical terms, especially in "seeing aspects" and "family resemblance," as also in his style of writing and philosophizing.
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Autophilosophers are a unique group of philosophers for whom philosophy is a supreme value. Their philosophical insight dictates all their activity and is their way of life. These philosophers not only deal with the development of a philosophical theory or method; rather, philosophy is a doctrine to be lived by. The guiding principle of the autophilosopher is consistency-thought-action, and it is devoutly applied. In this paper, autophilosophical reading is presented as a methodological and interpretive tool to identify philosophers of this kind. The philosopher selected as the case study is Wittgenstein. In light of the conclusions that arise from reviewing the existing study of biography/autobiography and the literature written about Wittgenstein's life, this essay presents a model that defines "autophilosophy" and is applied to Wittgenstein.
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from the Vienna Circle to Non-Dual Religiousness via Wittgenstein
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The philosophy of Josef Schächter, from his membership in the Vienna Circle to his activity in the religious and educational field, was in effect influenced by Wittgenstein. Two vectors of influence operated on Schächter: one from the direction of ideas related to purifying language of metaphysics with an emphasis on the ethical standing granted to these observations; and the other from Wittgenstein's approach to religiousness, which can be extrapolated from his connection with Paul Engelmann. In that, Schächter demonstrated two aspects of philosophy: analytical and existentialist. The aggregate vector of what he learned from Wittgenstein and the Vienna Circle was built into his educational activity and in his approach to the Bible. Schächter's students saw him as a mentor, going so far as to establish a community in Kibbutz Yodfat in the Galilee whose members lived according to the insights regarding human development, as they had learned them from him.
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From the biographical information on Wittgenstein the impression may be gained that he possessed the trait of low screening ability for sensory input. When such sensory oversensitivity appears in combination with a high processing level, it manifests in an extraordinary ability to discern details, differences and the complete picture while constructing a highly ramified network of connections between them all. This trait is known as low latent inhibition (LLI) and it makes life difficult for those who have it. This paper deals with the connection between this trait in Wittgenstein and his philosophy. In Wittgenstein's case, we shall see how the trait is disclosed in a form of organization that repeats itself in various domains in his life. The structural element of the way in which Wittgenstein grasps the world due to the LLI trait is reflected in his philosophical terms, especially in "seeing aspects" and "family resemblance," as also in his style of writing and philosophizing.
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Autophilosophers are a unique group of philosophers for whom philosophy is a supreme value. Their philosophical insight dictates all their activity and is their way of life. These philosophers not only deal with the development of a philosophical theory or method; rather, philosophy is a doctrine to be lived by. The guiding principle of the autophilosopher is consistency-thought-action, and it is devoutly applied. In this paper, autophilosophical reading is presented as a methodological and interpretive tool to identify philosophers of this kind. The philosopher selected as the case study is Wittgenstein. In light of the conclusions that arise from reviewing the existing study of biography/autobiography and the literature written about Wittgenstein's life, this essay presents a model that defines "autophilosophy" and is applied to Wittgenstein.