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Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius

by Ray Monk · 1991 · 704 pages

Sean Carroll
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About This Book

This biography explores the life and intellectual development of Ludwig Wittgenstein, tracing his journey from an affluent Viennese upbringing to his pivotal role in 20th-century philosophy. Ray Monk examines how Wittgenstein's intense personal struggles and spiritual concerns shaped his major works, including the Tractatus and Philosophical Investigations.

Genres

Biography & MemoirPhilosophyHistory

Topics

Analytic PhilosophyBertrand RussellCambridgeLanguageLogicVienna

Book Details

Published

1991

Pages

704

Language

en

ISBN

9780140159950

Awards & Recognition

John Llewellyn Rhys PrizeDuff Cooper Prize

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