Continuing the attempt to define the concept of absolute value in the Lecture on Ethics, this article explores the possibly influence of - the art and literature theorist - Paul Ernst, the writings of whom Wittgenstein was reading at the time.

This essay summarizes the main points of Wittgenstein’s lecture on ethics and examines whether and how the lecture reflects the Tractatus. It also investigates and analyzes the possible logical errors that has been accused for, especially the notion of judgments of absolute value. Finally, is presenting the argument between two modern Greek analysts of the text.