Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus': A Reader's Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1441188916
- ISBN-13
- 9781441188915
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 172
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-10-24
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Author
- Roger M. White
Description
Wittgenstein's Tractatus - the only book he actually published within his lifetime - was an immensely important work which changed the direction of philosophy in the first half of the twentieth century. Highlighting the importance of the nature of language in philosophy and the problematic nature of metaphysics, it strongly influenced the work of Russell, the Vienna Circle and A. J. Ayer. An understanding of the ideas in the Tractatus is essential to fully grasp Wittgenstein's remarkable thought. In Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus': A Reader's Guide, Roger White provides a thorough account of the philosophical and historical context of Wittgenstein's work. The book provides a detailed outline of the themes and structure of the text, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of this remarkable text. White goes on to explore the reception and influence of the work and offers a detailed guide to further reading. This is the ideal companion to study of this hugely important philosophical work.
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