Status Updates From Private Notebooks: 1914-1916

Ludwig Wittgenstein it appears i have grown quite fond of you

Except towards the very end, there is little for those looking for philosophy here, but much to be found for those fascinated by Wittgenstein the person. Most touching: How clearly in love he was with his friend David Pinsent. Most surprising: How obsessed he was with how often he was aroused and masturbated, all while his life was very much in danger.

His life just is masturbating and doing no work. He would have loved Reed College..

His life is just masturbating and getting no work done. He would have loved Reed College

Additionally, he says mentions feeling ‘strong sexual desire’ a lot. But we’re only keeping a strict JO count here

Two explicit mentions of jerkin it in Notebook Two. However, both exerpts say that he’s been jerkin it every day. Unclear!