Ludwig Wittgenstein, Cambridge letters
Subtitle: correspondence with Russell, Keynes, Moore, Ramsey, and Sraffa
By: edited by Brian McGuinness and G.H. von Wright.
Contributors: McGuinness, Brian.; Wright, G. H. von 1916-
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; Blackwell Pub
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; Malden, Mass., USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 349
Subjects: Wittgenstein, Ludwig, 1889-1951 -- Correspondence; Philosophers -- England -- Cambridge -- Correspondence; Cambridge (England) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
Genres: Correspondence.
Other titles: Cambridge letters
Description: The discovery, in various quarters, of hitherto unknown letters exchanged between Wittgenstein and the chief of his Cambridge friends provides the basis for this new and profoundly revealing collection.

Wittgenstein appears in turn shy and affectionate, fierce and censorious, happy to collaborate and sure of his own judgement. Four quarrels and four reconciliations are documented. Wittgenstein's struggles to publish his Tractatus may be followed, as well as his retreat from the world, his being wooed back to philosophy by Keynes and Ramsey, and his plans to leave philosophy. The accompanying editorial notes are based on archival material not previously explored.

Taken together, the correspondence provides an intriguing insight into Wittgenstein's life and thought, and will be essential reading for students and scholars.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.