This thesis proposes a Wittgensteinian reading of Alberto Caeiro, one of Fernando Pessoa's principal heteronyms. By closely studying Wittgenstein's and Caeiro's poetic imagery, striking...Show moreThis thesis proposes a Wittgensteinian reading of Alberto Caeiro, one of Fernando Pessoa's principal heteronyms. By closely studying Wittgenstein's and Caeiro's poetic imagery, striking similarities between their poetic philosophy and philosophical poetry will come to the fore. In addition, with Kierkegaard I will argue that Wittgenstein and Caeiro can be considered 'subjective thinkers'.Show less
