Major Works

Selected Philosophical Writings

von Ludwig Wittgenstein

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The finest introduction to “the greatest philosopher of the 20th century” (New York Times Book Review), including the complete text of the Tractatus, The Blue and Brown Books, and On CertaintyMajor Works is the first single-volume English anthology of  Ludwig Wittgenstein's important philosophical writings. Featuring the completetexts of TractatusLogico-Philosophicus, The Blue and Brown Books: Studies for 'PhilosophicalInvestigations,' and On Certainty, this newcollection selects from the early, middle, and later career of thisrevolutionary thinker, widely recognized as one of the most profound minds ofall time. Wittgenstein contributed several groundbreaking ideas to philosophy, primarily in the foundations of logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of language, and the philosophy of mind. “The greatest philosopher of the [20th] century . . . Wittgenstein had an impact of extraordinary proportions. — Colin McGinn, The New Republic

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Philosophie Themen der Philosophie Philosophie des Geistes
• ISBN: 9780061550249
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.03.2009
• Größe: 204 x 135 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins