Dear Old Blood: Notes on a Wittgenstein Noir

In a riveting exploration of authorship, the depths of noir fiction are dissected, comparing classic writers to emerging literary claims. The struggle between originality and imitation takes center stage as philosophical deceptions are laid bare. The battle for authenticity in academia twists with the allure of celebrity, all while tackling ethical dilemmas around literary integrity. Murgatroyd's critical analysis probes deep into the complexities of art, challenging listeners' perceptions and piquing curiosity about truth in storytelling.

This episode of Horace Murgatroyd's reading and commentaries on the purported Wittgenstein noir 'Dear OId Blood', begins with Herbert Denk's defensive Afterword from the second edition. The first part of Murgatroyd's own critical commentary then follows.All copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.comFigure 1. Wittgenstein's grave.Footnote: See Richard J Evans's Why are we obsessed with the Nazis? in The Guardian, 6th February 2015 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Horace Murgatroyd's reading and commentaries on the purported Wittgenstein noir 'Dear OId Blood', Nix confronts Godwit at his Norwegian hut over the duck-rabbit as the mysterious assassins close in. What truths will emerge in the final explosive episode of Wittgenstein's apparent noir? End notes include:Different noir slang for gunsHow Wittgenstein applies Gestalt theory to his lifethe Nazi themeNix's final decisionHerbert Denk's rebuke to Horace Murgatroyd and hopes for the future Questions and queries to: horacemurgatroyd@gmail.com**Audio now fixed!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Horace Murgatroyd's reading and commentaries on the purported Wittgenstein noir 'Dear OId Blood', Nix follows Godwit to his Norwegian hut. As he gets closer to this mountainous retreat, the private investigator discovers he's not the only one pursuing the philosopher. End notes include:Wittgenstein's hut in Skjolden, Norway (see photo below)The phrase 'it comes to you perhaps as a friend and not as an enemy' All copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Horace Murgatroyd's reading and commentaries on the purported Wittgenstein noir 'Dear OId Blood', Godwit has two new interests - a young man and westerns, forcing Nix to watch both of them. A final twist will lead the private investigator much further afield. There are no end notes for this episode.NB. The previous episode (Episode 5) was given this title in error - this is the correct episode/title match for Episode 6, and episode 5 now has the correct title of 'The Next Day I Woke Up Early'.All copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Horace Murgatroyd's reading and commentaries on the so-called Wittgenstein 'noir', the private investigator Nix attends a Godwit lecture, gets closer to the mysterious duck-rabbit and does his first 'dead drop'. End notes include:PennhurstDavid Pinsent's deathAll copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Horace Murgatroyd's reading of the so-called Wittgenstein 'noir', the private investigator Nix meets his nemesis, Lan, now in the guise of a torch singer. The mystery deepens with the appearance of a 'bloody curious bird'. End notes include:Wittgenstein's musical tastesGestalt theoryKing LearKarl PopperNorbert Davis' Rendezvous with FearGerard Manley HopkinsAnti-philosophyAll copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horace Murgatroyd continues his reading of rogue academic Herbert Denk's 'find of the century' - the purported hardboiled noir written by Ludwig Wittgenstein. In it, our investigator Nix follows the 'wise guy' philosopher Godwit into a meeting of the Cambridge Apostles. End notes include:Cambridge ApostlesSchubert liederthe Philosopher KingsStreet & Smith Detective Story Magazine (Fig. 1, of the July 1948 issue, mentioned in the recording below)All copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horace Murgatroyd continues his reading of the purported hardboiled noir written by Ludwig Wittgenstein, which rogue academic Herbert Denk claims to have found. In it, our investigator Nix lands in Cambridge and begins to tail the 'wise guy' philosopher, Godwit. End notes include:Piero SraffaDavid PinsentThe philosophy of detectionAll copyright: Neil Fitzgerald Contact the author for rights, etc: neilsfitzgerald@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast kicks off with a gripping introduction to a unique detective story unearthed by an academic. It explores the intriguing connection between Wittgenstein's philosophy and hard-boiled noir, blending elements of mystery with deep reflections. Listeners dive into the detective named Nix, whose journey raises questions about truth and nothingness. The discussion highlights the complex relationships between philosophers and detectives, urging an exploration of their shared quests for understanding.