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      Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius

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      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 T...

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      Product ID:9780099883708
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Ludwig Wittgenstein
      Subtitle:The Duty of Genius
      Authors:Author: Ray Monk
      Page Count:704
      Subjects:Biography: general, Biography: general, Western philosophy from c 1800, Western philosophy, from c 1900 -, 20th century
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      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


      Imprint Name:Vintage
      Publisher Name:Vintage Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:1991-09-05

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      Weight474 g
      Dimensions195 × 129 × 33 mm