Wittgenstein: a Very Short Introduction |
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Author:
| Grayling, A. C. |
Series title: | Very Short Introductions Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-285411-7 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2001 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $16.32AUD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original thinker, whose influence on the twentieth century extends far beyond the discipline of philosophy. In this engaging introduction, A. C. Grayling offers an illuminating exploration of the nature and impact of Wittgenstein's views, making these ideas accessible to the reader with little philosophical background. Grayling describes both his early and later philosophy, underscoring the differences and connections between them,...
More DescriptionLudwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original thinker, whose influence on the twentieth century extends far beyond the discipline of philosophy. In this engaging introduction, A. C. Grayling offers an illuminating exploration of the nature and impact of Wittgenstein's views, making these ideas accessible to the reader with little philosophical background. Grayling describes both his early and later philosophy, underscoring the differences and connections between them, and he gives a fresh assessment of Wittgenstein's continuing influence on contemporary thought.