Ludwig Wittgenstein : the duty of genius
Monk, Ray.
Ludwig Wittgenstein : the duty of genius - London : Vintage, 1991. - xviii,654p.,[32]p. of plates : ill., facsims.,ports. ; 20cm.
Originally published: London : Cape, 1990. Bibliography: p640-646. - Includes index.
In this biography of Wittgenstein, the author interleaves the philosophical and emotional aspects of his subject's life. '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
9780099883708 (pbk) : 9.99
Wittgenstein, Ludwig,
Biography
Biography: general
Modern philosophy: since c 1800
20th century, c 1900 to c 1999
Biography: philosophy & social sciences
193
Ludwig Wittgenstein : the duty of genius - London : Vintage, 1991. - xviii,654p.,[32]p. of plates : ill., facsims.,ports. ; 20cm.
Originally published: London : Cape, 1990. Bibliography: p640-646. - Includes index.
In this biography of Wittgenstein, the author interleaves the philosophical and emotional aspects of his subject's life. '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
9780099883708 (pbk) : 9.99
Wittgenstein, Ludwig,
Biography
Biography: general
Modern philosophy: since c 1800
20th century, c 1900 to c 1999
Biography: philosophy & social sciences
193