He became so interested in Russell's work that he decided that he wanted to learn more. Russell had published his Principles of Mathematics in 1903 and Wittgenstein turned to this work as he sought a better understanding of foundations of his subject. The tests of the propeller were successful but, needing to understand more mathematics for his research, he began a study which soon involved him in the foundations of mathematics. At this stage Wittgenstein was much more practically minded than one might suppose, given his later highly theoretical work, and he not only studied the theoretical design of the propeller but he actually built and tested it. He moved from this to further study of aeronautical research, this time examining the design of a propeller with a small jet engine on the end of each blade. His first project involved the study of the behaviour of kites in the upper atmosphere of the earth. Intending to study for his doctorate in engineering, Wittgenstein went to England in 1908 and registered as a research student in an engineering laboratory of the University of Manchester. In 1906 he went to Berlin where began his studies in mechanical engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Charlottenburg. How could they be expected to understand the frail shy boy who spoke with a stammer, and whose father was one of the richest men in Austria? The school enhanced Wittgenstein's love of technology, however, and made him decide to study engineering at university. He did not understand his fellow pupils and to them he seemed :. Coming from a cultured background into a school filled with working class children gave Wittgenstein a difficult and unhappy time. In 1903 Wittgenstein began three years of schooling at the Realschule in Linz, Austria, which specialised in mathematics and natural science. He showed an interest in mechanical things as he grew up and when he was ten years old he made a working sewing machine. Ludwig was the youngest of the children and he was educated at home until he was fourteen years of age. Hermine wrote an important article on Wittgenstein which is published in and from which we give some quotes. Gretl had her portrait painted by Gustav Klimt, the great Austrian Art Nouveau painter. Ravel composed Concerto for the Left Hand for him. Paul was a talented pianist who lost an arm during World War I. Three of the boys, Hans, Kurt, and Rudolf, all committed suicide later in their lives. Perhaps at this stage we should make some comments on Ludwig's brothers and sisters, for it will help to understand something of Ludwig's lifestyle as he grew up and also what he went through. The family were wealthy industrialists having made a fortune in the steel industry and, being one of the wealthiest families in Austria, they were able to provide the best possible education for their children. There were three girls, Gretl, Hermine, and Helene, and five boys Hans, Kurt, Rudolf, Paul, and Ludwig.
Ludwig's parents had eight children who were all highly gifted both artistically and intellectually. His parents were both very musical and Ludwig was brought up in a home which was always filled with music, Brahms being a frequent guest. Ludwig was baptised into the Catholic Church. Biography Ludwig Wittgenstein's father was Karl Wittgenstein who was Jewish while his mother was a Roman Catholic.
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