Wittgenstein: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Addis, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826484956 ISBN-13: 9780826484956 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
Dewey: 192 |
LCCN: 2005024794 |
Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.82 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. Ludwig Wittgenstein is one of the most influential twentieth century philosophers with his ideas occupying a central place in the history and study of modern philosophy. Students will inevitably encounter his major contributions to the philosophies of language, mind, logic and mathematics. However, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein whose complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. |