Reading Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations: A Beginner's Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1461718538
- ISBN-13
- 9781461718536
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 200
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-11-05
- Publisher
- Lexington Books
- Author
- John J. Ross
Description
Reading Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is designed as a traditional philosophical commentary that follows the Investigations step by step. It will help undergraduates read and understand Wittgenstein's text by elaborating and explaining key themes and relevant passages in simple everyday language and by providing the biographical and philosophical background necessary for understanding the issues with which Wittgenstein is dealing.
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