Starting with Wittgenstein (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781847061416)

Ludwig Wittgenstein was arguably the most important and influential philosopher of the twentieth century. Covering all the key concepts of his work, Starting with Wittgenstein provides an accessible introduction to the ideas of this hugely significant thinker.

Thematically structured, the book leads the reader through a thorough overview of the development of Wittgenstein's thought, resulting in a more comprehensive understanding of the roots of his philosophical concerns. Offering coverage of the full range of Wittgenstein's earlier and later work, the book emphasizes the relationship between his treatment of language and his treatment of the other major questions in philosophy. Crucially the book introduces the major thinkers whose work proved influential in the development of Wittgenstein's thought, including Frege, Russell and Schopenhauer. This is the ideal introduction for anyone coming to the work of this challenging thinker for the first time.

Author: Chon Tejedor
ISBN-10: 1847061419
ISBN-13: 9781847061416
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2011
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 4