The Point of Wittgenstein’s Religious Point of View

It has become commonplace to mention that Wittgenstein’s philosophy has an ethical point, and to consider how this contributes to his conception of philosophical method. Less attention has been given to how his admission to not being able to “help seeing every problem from a religious point of view”...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Author:	Camilla Kronqvist
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Wittgenstein philosophy of religion religious experience absolute safety ethical language
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/10/1324

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