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Wittgenstein a very short introduction

Grayling, A.C.

9780192854117 - Wittgenstein a very short introduction
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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 Wittgensteins thought accessible to the general non-specialist reader, A. C. Grayling explains the nature and impact of Wittgensteins views. He describes both his early and later philosophy, the differences and connections between them, and gives a fresh assessment of Wittgensteins 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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Author Grayling, A.C.
ISBN/EAN 9780192854117
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Article description

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 Wittgensteins thought accessible to the general non-specialist reader, A. C. Grayling explains the nature and impact of Wittgensteins views. He describes both his early and later philosophy, the differences and connections between them, and gives a fresh assessment of Wittgensteins 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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Author Grayling, A.C.
ISBN/EAN 9780192854117