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Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius
Ludwig Wittgenstein The Duty of Genius
Author: Ray Monk
From Library Journal — The veritable flood of writings about Wittgenstein--fiction as well as nonfiction--continues unabated, and this is a worthy addition. Monk gives a more balanced account of Wittgenstein's life and personality than does Brian McGuinness ( Wittgenstein: A Life; Young Ludwig, 1889-1921, LJ 9/15/88), insofar as he deals with Wit...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780029216705
ISBN-10: 0029216702
Publication Date: 10/31/1990
Pages: 654
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Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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A complex and profound thinker, Ludwig Wittgenstein raised the level of philosophical discourse to new heights and in the process won legions of disciples and students. Surely one of most absorbing biographies ever written.
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Outstanding biography. It brings one closer to understanding this often misunderstood genius.

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