Wittgenstein for Beginners
2006
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Having inspired two of the most influentical philosophical systems of the last 100 years—"logical positivism" and "linguistic philosophy"—Ludwig Wittgenstein may be the most important philosopher of the 20th century. Wittgenstein for Beginners illustrates the main ideas of these two schools of philosophy and gives readers insight into the life of this undisputed man of genius. 200 illustrations.
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Author
Donald D. Palmer
Author · 8 books
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the College of Marin in Kentfield, California. He is known for writing introductory books on philosophy and philosophers which attempt to make philosophical ideas accessible to novices. He also illustrates his own books. Currently he is visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
