Continuum's Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible
introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores
the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key
passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a
thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for
undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource
for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text.
Wittgenstein's Tractatus - the only book he actually published
within his lifetime - was an immensely important work, which
changed the direction of philosophy in the first half of the
twentieth century. Highlighting the importance of the nature of
language in philosophy and the problematic nature of metaphysics,
it strongly influenced the work of Russell, the Vienna Circle and
A. J. Ayer. An understanding of the ideas in the Tractatus is
essential to fully grasp Wittgenstein's remarkable thought. In
Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus': A Reader's Guide,
Roger White provides a thorough account of the philosophical and
historical context of Wittgenstein's work. guiding the reader
towards a thorough understanding of this remarkable text. White
goes on to explore the reception and influence of the work and
offers a detailed guide to further reading. This is the ideal
companion to study of this hugely important philosophical work.
General
| Imprint: |
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Reader's Guides |
| Release date: |
October 2006 |
| First published: |
December 2006 |
| Authors: |
Roger M. White
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| Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
172 |
| Edition: |
Annotated edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8264-8618-9 |
| Languages: |
English
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| Subtitles: |
English
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| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
Western philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
Western philosophy >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-8264-8618-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780826486189 |
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