Ludwig Wittgenstein review by Josh
Ludwig Wittgenstein by Ray Monk
Review by Josh80/100Read January 1, 2004
Actually read this before I read any Wittgenstein. It’s will written and interesting, though maybe a bit longer than it needed to be.
About the book
Ludwig Wittgenstein is perhaps the greatest philosopher of the twentieth century, and certainly one of the most original in the entire Western tradition. Given the inaccessibility of his work, it is remarkable that he has inspired poems, paintings, films, musical compositions, titles of books -- and even novels. In his splendid biography, Ray Monk has made this very compelling human being come alive in a way that perfectly explains the fascination he has evoked. Wittgenstein's life was one of great moral and spiritual depth. Although his work addresses problems of logic, language, mind, and…
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