| Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide Contributor(s): Ahmed, Arif (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826492630 ISBN-13: 9780826492630 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
| Dewey: 192 |
| LCCN: 2010283012 |
| Series: Reader's Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.75 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is a hugely important piece of philosophical writing, one frequently encountered by students of philosophy. Yet, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein's work, in which complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. In Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide, Arif Ahmed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context- Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is a hugely important piece of philosophical writing, one frequently encountered by students of philosophy. Yet, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein's work, in which complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. In Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide, Arif Ahmed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading |
Contributor Bio(s): Ahmed, Arif: - Arif Ahmed is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, UK. |
