Philosophy Lectures

Abstract

Papa has become very well received here. His lectures are cram full (unfortunately, his teaching contract is only for a fixed sum). In the Inaugural Lecture [for philosophy] people were standing in the laboratories, on the stairways, and in front of the building. The blackboard and lecturehall were ornamented with sprigs of fir needles. He was accompanied by thunderous applause. It is reported in all of the Vienna newspapers.¹ He has become very eager once more. I must write for him again. He is letting the Inaugural lecture be printed like any other essay. But unfortunately, matters do not stand well with his bodily health. The bronchial catarrh is not good, and added to that, fearful hoarseness. Nevertheless, he continues to lecture. But also his neckwound is not good. It was burned and tomorrow it must be cut again. There is said to be a bean-sized fistula under the skin. But he is ever lively and animated....