August 4-8, 2026
The Dialectical Architecture of the Rule-Following Rabbit-Hole: Philosophical Investigations, sections 138–208
with James Conant & David Finkelstein (Chicago)
Scientific Organisation and Direction: Volker A. Munz (AAU, Klagenfurt)
Conference Center:
Elementary school
Markt 300
A-2880 Kirchberg am Wechsel
Maximum number of participants: 40
Application deadline (registration and payment): March 31, 2026 (Later applications can unfortunately not be taken into account.)
Information concerning acceptance/non-acceptance: April 30, 2026 (Full reimbursement in case of non-acceptance)
Accommodation will be organised by the ALWS and is located just opposite the conference centre. Private booking possible.
Summer school participants are invited to join the
47th International Wittgenstein Symposium: 50 Years Wittgenstein Symposium
Kirchberg am Wechsel, August 9-15, 2026 at reduced fees.
You can download this year’s poster here.
Registration form is now available here.
Fees:
- 250 Euro including conference participation (220 Euro for ALWS members)
- 210 Euro summer school only (180 Euro for ALWS members).
Summer school fees can be reimbursed only until June 15, 2026 (minus 20 Euro handling charge).
(Refunding of later cancellation: 125 Euro / 105 Euro; minus 20 Euro handling charge)
Payment of the fees includes:
- Free board and lodging during the summer school (dormitory)
- Certificate of participation (working load to the amount of 6 ECTS points)
Required qualifications:
The summer school is addressed to advanced university students in philosophy. Elementary knowledge of Wittgenstein’s philosophy is desirable. Applicants are asked to send a transcript record and a 3-page preparatory essay on a selected subject dealing with PI 138-208.
More information on a reading list will be posted here, soon, so please revisit!