Wittgenstein

Wittgenstein
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 181
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ISBN-10 : 9780191606588
ISBN-13 : 0191606588
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Book Synopsis Wittgenstein by : A. C. Grayling

Download or read book Wittgenstein written by A. C. Grayling and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-22 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original philospher, whose influence on twentieth-century thinking goes well beyond philosophy itself. In this book, which aims to make Wittgenstein's thought accessible to the general non-specialist reader, A. C. Grayling explains the nature and impact of Wittgenstein's views. He describes both his early and later philosophy, the differences and connections between them, and gives a fresh assessment of Wittgenstein's continuing influence on contemporary thought. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


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