Contributions

  • McGuinness, Brian. - Contributor
  • Wright, G. H. von 1916- - Contributor

Publication

1995 - Blackwell Publishers, Oxford, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

87,250 words, Guess

Page Count

349 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1114747M
  • ISBN-100631190155
  • OCLC Control Number31434304
  • Library of Congress Control Number94040727
  • LibraryThing3399512
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  • Goodreads1139868

Classifications

  • DDC192
  • LCCB3376.W564 A4 1995

Alternate Titles

  • Cambridge letters

Description

The discovery, in various quarters, of hitherto unknown letters exchanged between Wittgenstein and the chief of his Cambridge friends provides the basis for this new and profoundly revealing collection. Wittgenstein appears in turn shy and affectionate, fierce and censorious, happy to collaborate and sure of his own judgement. Four quarrels and four reconciliations are documented. Wittgenstein's struggles to publish his Tractatus may be followed, as well as his retreat from the world, his being wooed back to philosophy by Keynes and Ramsey, and his plans to leave philosophy. The accompanying editorial notes are based on archival material not previously explored. Taken together, the correspondence provides an intriguing insight into Wittgenstein's life and thought, and will be essential reading for students and scholars.

Subjects

Topics

PhilosophersCorrespondenceIntellectual lifeModern PhilosophersPhilosophers, correspondenceWittgenstein, ludwig, 1889-1951Great britain, intellectual life

Times

Genres

  • Correspondence.

Other Editions

  • Ludwig Wittgenstein, Cambridge letters: correspondence with Russell, Keynes, Moore, Ramsey, and SraffaBlackwell Publishers1995-01-01

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