Title: Wittgenstein
Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction
First published: 1988
Description: Ludwig Wittgenstein was an extraordinary original philosopher, whose influence on twentieth-century thinking goes well beyond philosophy itself. In this book, which aims to make Wittgenstein's thought accessible to the non-specialist, 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.
Subjects: Philosophy, modern, Wittgenstein, ludwig, 1889-1951
People: Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951)