Wittgenstein Reader: 1 (Blackwell Readers)

Wittgenstein Reader: 1 (Blackwell Readers)

by SirAnthonyKenny (Editor)

Synopsis

This volume is the first selection of the key writings of Wittgenstein - arguably the emblematic philosopher of the twentieth-century. Assembled for students, The Wittgenstein Reader represents the breadth, complexity, and evolution of Wittgenstein's work, from the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus - which set his philosophical agenda - to the later work on ethics and religion. This thematic selection corresponds roughly to the chronological development of Wittgenstein's philosophical interests, beginning with The Rejection of Logical Atomism through to Ethics, Life and Faith . Taken together, the selections are designed to add up to an overview of Wittgenstein's philosophical position, making The Wittgenstein Reader an ideal single text for course use.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 05 Sep 1994

ISBN 10: 0631193626
ISBN 13: 9780631193623

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This excellent selection of key passages from the voluminous writings of Wittgenstein for the first time allows him to be read systematically and continuously. I am sure it will be invaluable in the classroom and give much pleasure and enlightenment to the general reader. Rom Harre, University of Oxford and Georgetown University
Author Bio
Anthony Kenny is Warden of Rhodes House, Oxford and Chairman of the British Library. Until recently, he was Master of Balliol College, Oxford, and President of the British Academy. He has written a number of leading books and articles in Wittgenstein studies, including the widely acclaimed Wittgenstein (1973), and is a Trustee of the Wittgenstein copyrights.