Hermitix Wittgenstein as Mystic with Miles Hollingworth
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Apr 13, 2022 Miles Hollingworth, an independent scholar and author renowned for his works on Saint Augustine and Ludwig Wittgenstein, dives deep into Wittgenstein's philosophical biography. The conversation explores themes of mysticism, the challenges of expressing profound experiences through language, and the relationship between love and philosophy. Hollingworth also reflects on how his studies of Augustine paved the way for understanding Wittgenstein's struggles with faith and reason, providing a fascinating look at the intersection of biography and philosophy.
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Early Career Anecdote
- Miles Hollingworth wrote a biography of Saint Augustine early in his career and it was endorsed by Rowan Williams. - This encouragement led him to write his philosophical biography of Wittgenstein afterward.
Language as Barrier Insight
- Augustine and Wittgenstein both viewed language as a barrier to truth and access to the heart. - Wittgenstein made a lifestyle out of confronting the problems language poses to understanding.
Ideal Conversation Guests
- Hollingworth would invite Wittgenstein, Augustine, and Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov to a conversation. - He admires the wild, imaginative spirit of Russian literature, which connects to his philosophical interests.
