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Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
Ray Monk
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Description for Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
Paperback. In this biography of Wittgenstein, the author interleaves the philosophical and emotional aspects of his subject's life. Num Pages: 704 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BG; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 494.
'Monk's energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interweaving of the philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein's life' Sunday Times
'Ray Monk's reconnection of Wittgenstein's philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittgensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein's work, getting us to see it in a new way' Sunday Telegraph
'This biography transforms Wittgenstein into a human being' Independent on Sunday
'It is much to be recommended' Observer
'Monk's biography is deeply intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful life' Guardian
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Condition
New
Number of Pages
704
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099883708
SKU
V9780099883708
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About Ray Monk
Ray Monk is also the author of Bertrand Russell: The Spirit of Solitude and Robert Oppenheimer: A Life Inside the Centre. He is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southampton.
Reviews for Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
Monk's energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interweaving of the philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein's life
Sunday Times
Ray Monk's reconnection of Wittengenstein's philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittengensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein's work, getting us to see it in a new way
Sunday Telegraph
This biography transforms ... Read more
Sunday Times
Ray Monk's reconnection of Wittengenstein's philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittengensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein's work, getting us to see it in a new way
Sunday Telegraph
This biography transforms ... Read more