Instructional Video

An Introduction to Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations

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Learning the meaning of a new word is different than knowing its definition. Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations discusses the importance of context in understanding a word's meaning, as well as the fluidity of language and the influence of culture and society. High schoolers watch a short video that explores the main points of the text.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Show the video in a linguistics class or when teaching a new language
  • Encourage learners to apply context clues to a piece of dense writing
  • Use the resource in an English language arts department meeting when creating new curriculum
Classroom Considerations
  • The full analysis is available at the publisher's website with a paid subscription or free trial
  • Comment section is open to the public; show the video in full screen if necessary
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Condenses a complex concept into a short explanation
  • Provides a helpful example of building a house to compare to Wittgenstein's point
Cons
  • None