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How to Read Wittgenstein

by Ray Monk

Series: How to Read

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How to Read is a personal masterclass in reading, bringing you face to face with the work of some of the most influential and challenging writers in history
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Concise overview of Wittgenstein’s theory and contradictions in declaring all philosophical thought as nonsensical.
  BookyMaven | Dec 6, 2023 |
Great introduction to the works of Ludwig Wittgenstein, a notoriously difficult philosopher. The works are addressed in eleven short chapters that provide guidance to those interested in reading the major texts. A helpful bibliography of suggestions for further reading is appended to the text. ( )
  jwhenderson | Jan 25, 2022 |
This was a really marvelous little book--it really broke down Wittengenstein's arguments and made me excited to try to actually engage with Wittgenstein's writings on my own, especially the later stuff. I think the parts explaining Wittegenstein's earlier work was not as clear to me, which I'm gonna call a me thing and not a problem with Monk's writing or explanation. The later work though felt much more clear to me through Monk's explanations, and I found the chapter on language games to be particularly helpful and interesting! I definitely feel better equipped to try to go forth and read Wittgenstein's actual works after this, which means it did its job! ( )
  aijmiller | Nov 17, 2021 |
Monk provides an excellent introduction to Wittgenstein and the controversy surrounding his scholarship. For a philosopher with so little output he left quite a mark and after reading this slim book I feel more prepared to enter his oeuvre with a well informed understanding.
  b.masonjudy | Apr 3, 2020 |
An excellent introduction to Wittgenstein. The "How to Read" series quotes primary source to illuminate the central ideas of the thinker in a clear manner. Hats off to Ray Monk for a fine job. ( )
  signature103 | Feb 4, 2011 |
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