| Wittgenstein Reads Weininger Contributor(s): Stern, David G. (Editor), Szabados, Béla (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521825539 ISBN-13: 9780521825535 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $90.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: Condemned for his misogyny, self-hatred, anti-semitism and homophobia, as well as praised for his uncompromising and outspoken approach to gender and morality, Otto Weininger was one of the most controversial and widely read authors of fin-de-siecle Vienna. The purpose of this new collection of essays is to explore the various ways in which Wittgenstein absorbed and responded to Weininger's ideas. Written by an international team of experts on Wittgenstein and Weininger, the volume is especially timely in the light of recent translations of Weininger's work. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
| Dewey: 193 |
| LCCN: 2003065391 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.05 lbs) 208 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Condemned for his misogyny, self-hatred, anti-semitism and homophobia, as well as praised for his uncompromising and outspoken approach to gender and morality, Otto Weininger was one of the most controversial and widely read authors of fin-de-si cle Vienna. The purpose of this new collection of essays is to explore the various ways in which Wittgenstein absorbed and responded to Weininger's ideas. Written by an international team of experts on Wittgenstein and Weininger, the volume is especially timely in the light of recent translations of Weininger's work. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stern, David G.: - David G. Stern is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Iowa.Szabados, Bela: - Bela Szabados is Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Classics at the Univesity of Regina. |