Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction

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A. C. Grayling (Reader in Philosophy, Reader in Philosophy, Birkbeck College, University of London)

Wittgenstein

A Very Short Introduction

A. C. Grayling (Reader in Philosophy, Reader in Philosophy, Birkbeck College, University of London)

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Oxford University Press
08 March 2001

Biography: general; Philosophy of language; Analytical philosophy & Logical Positivism

Series: Very Short Introductions

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was an extraordinarily original philospher, whose influence on twentieth-century thinking goes well beyond philosophy itself. In this book, which aims to make Wittgenstein's thought accessible to the general non-specialist reader, A. C. Grayling explains the nature and impact of Wittgenstein's views.

He describes both his early and later philosophy, the differences and connections between them, and gives a fresh assessment of Wittgenstein's continuing influence on contemporary thought.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: A. C. Grayling (Reader in Philosophy Reader in Philosophy Birkbeck College University of London)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 179mm, Width: 113mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 126g
ISBN: 9780192854117
ISBN 10: 0192854119
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 08 March 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction

`Lucidly and attractively written.' Heythrop Journal `Anyone wanting to come to grips with the later Wittgenstein's views on philosophy, his beliefs about the nature of thought and language, and his many unignorable (if sometimes muddled and often muddling) ideas in the philosophy of the mind could do no better than start here.' Guardian `[Grayling] is to be congratulated on the success of his enterprise in a book which is a model of expository elgance ... an admirably clear and concise introduction' Philosophical Books