Ethics & Aesthetics in Schopenhauer & Wittgenstein

January 12, 2026 - January 13, 2026
Department of Philosophy, University of Southampton

Day 1: 44/1057 ; Day 2: 100/4011
Highfield Campus
Southampton
United Kingdom

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Sponsor(s):

  • British Society for the History of Philosophy
  • British Society of Aesthetics
  • The Aristotelian Society

Speakers:

University of Helsinki
(unaffiliated)
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Boston College
University of Reading
University of Delhi
University of Oxford

Organisers:

University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Institute of Philosophy, Zagreb

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It is well known that Wittgenstein was inspired by Schopenhauer; a small tradition in the literature already discusses a number of notable commonalities and developments between the two thinkers. Yet, much of this literature is dated, and there remain many regrettably overlooked connections between these historical giants. In particular, many such connections lie between their multifaceted engagements with questions of value – with ethics and aesthetics.

The workshop aims to bring together leading scholars and emerging researchers to spark new discussions on Schopenhauer and Wittgenstein’s views on ethics and aesthetics—thereby uncovering new connections between the two. We will be platforming seven talks on intriguing and underexplored aspects of Schopenhauer and Wittgenstein’s thinking on value. See the attached programme for a list of talk titles.

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IIT (ISM) DHANBAD

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Teachers College, Columbia University

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