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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

Ludwig Wittgenstein, Brian McGuiness, David Pears

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Perhaps the most important work of philosophy written in the twentieth century, this was the only philosophical work Wittgenstein published during his lifetime.

Perhaps the most important work of philosophy written in the twentieth century, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus was the only philosophical work that Ludwig Wittgenstein published during his lifetime. Written in short, carefully numbered paragraphs of extreme brilliance, it captured the imagination of a generation of philosophers. For Wittgenstein, logic was something we use to conquer a reality which is in itself both elusive and unobtainable. He famously summarized the book in the following words: 'What can be said at all can be said clearly; and what we cannot talk about we must pass over in silence.' David Pears and Brian McGuinness received the highest praise for their meticulous translation. The work is prefaced by Bertrand Russell's original introduction to the first English edition.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
142
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:
9780415254083
Published Date:
18/5/2001
Edition:
2
Dimensions:
198mm x 129mm
Weight:
160g
Category:
History of Western philosophy

RRP: £16.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780415254083


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