Wittgenstein, philosopher of cultures

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Well over half a century after his death, Ludwig Wittgenstein remains a controversial figure in philosophy, largely due to his approaches to logic, language, and the philosophy of mathematics. However, this focus has overshadowed his serious engagement with 'human culture' on multiple levels. The articles in this volume aim to address this imbalance in the reception of his thought. In 1914, Wittgenstein was stationed in Cracow, a cultural crossroads in Europe, where he began writing his first philosophical notebooks. A century later, an international conference at the Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow explored the implications of his thought for understanding human culture. This collection features contributions from philosophers and researchers examining this aspect of his legacy. The discussions presented here aim to broaden existing perspectives on Wittgenstein's philosophical intentions, methodology, and relevance to contemporary cultural discourse. They highlight the risks of adopting a one-sided view of his work, which separates his analytical claims from the broader cultural context of his objectives. Contributions include explorations of mathematics, theistic and atheistic metaphors, ethical implications in times of crisis, and the relationship between ritual practice and the human body, among others.