Taking the title from Wittgenstein's name "for the various resemblances between members of a family that overlap and criss-cross in the same way' this tutorial examines several themes that weave themselves through various sections of the philosophies of Nietzsche, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Austin and Derrida.. Scepticism, religion, language and culture are some of the overlapping topics that will be traced through the writings of these different philosophers.  Seminar style requiring a final research paper.

Level: Advanced.  Class limit: 5.  Signature of instructor required.