

Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations
47 snips Jan 8, 2024
Ryan and Todd discuss the parallels between Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations and psychoanalysis, as well as its political significance. They also explore the importance of language games and the chess analogy, the invention of sound in film, the concept of symbolic exchange and the unconscious, the connection between Wittgenstein and Freud, the ending of a Charlie Chaplin film, and capitalism in 'The Kid'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Importance of Language Games and the Chess Analogy
04:58 • 13min
The Invention of Sound in Film
17:45 • 18min
Symbolic Exchange and the Unconscious
35:44 • 25min
The Connection Between Wittgenstein and Freud, the Concept of Mishearing, and the Role of Error in Understanding
01:00:30 • 5min
Lesson and Devastating Endings in a Charlie Chaplin Film
01:05:35 • 2min
Exploring Capitalism and Leftist Comedy in 'The Kid'
01:08:03 • 3min