Binding: Paperback
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 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.
Title: Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Grayling A. C. (Reader In Philosophy Reader In Philosophy Birkbeck College University Of London)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192854117
Pages: 160 Pages, Halftones And Drawings
Publication Date: 7/28/2001
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Analytical Philosophy & Logical Positivism