Young Ludwig: Wittgenstein's Life, 1889-1921 by Brian McGuinness (English) Paper

Description: Young Ludwig by Brian McGuinness Ludwig Wittgenstein is universally recognized as one of the most original and influential philosophers of his age. This biographical study traces the early years of this person and examines the formative influences which shaped his extraordinary life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ludwig Wittgenstein is universally recognized as one of the most original and influential philosophers of his age and as a personality of great magnetism and power. Not all who recognize his importance admire him or approve of it; his life and work are both surrounded by controversy. In this welcome reissue of his classic biographical study, complete with a brand-new Preface, Brian McGuinness traces the early years of this fascinating figure and examines theformative influences which shaped his extraordinary life. Author Biography Brian McGuinness is now Professor of the History of Philosophy at Siena. Past publications include the translation of Wittgensteins "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" (with David Pears) and "A Life of Wittegenstein" (Volume 1, "Young Ludwig," 1988).George Henrik von Wright was a pupil and friend of Wittgenstein and succeeded him as Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge. He has since been President of the National Academy in his native Finland. He is one of the trustees to the Wittgenstein estate, and responsible for many of the posthumous publications of Wittgensteins writings. Table of Contents Preface (2005)Preface (1987)1: Family Resemblances2: Childhood and Schooldays3: Engineering Studies4: Cambridge 1911-125: Cambridge 1912-136: Norway 1913-147: The War 1914-188: Captivity and Return 1918-209: Tractatus 1921-22 Review `Review from previous edition His account of the mutual impact of Wittgenstein and his Cambridge friends and mentors, particularly Russell, is uniformly brilliant ... McGuinnesss book is indispensable reading.A. J. Ayer, Sunday Times`Outstanding ... McGuinnesss assessment of Wittgensteins psychological nature semms in many ways profound.Galen Strawson, Observer`The first life of the philosopher to be worthy of its subject ... It must have been an intensely difficult task, which has been magnificently accomplished.Michael Dummett, The Tablet`Will obviously become the standard biography in English ... a vivid picture of an extraordinarily interesting human being.Anthony Storr, The Listener Promotional This reissue of a classic biography is considered by many experts to be the best book on Wittgensteins life and thought Long Description Ludwig Wittgenstein is universally recognized as one of the most original and influential philosophers of his age and as a personality of great magnetism and power. Not all who recognize his importance admire him or approve of it; his life and work are both surrounded by controversy. In this welcome reissue of his classic biographical study, complete with a brand-new Preface, Brian McGuinness traces the early years of this fascinating figure and examines theformative influences which shaped his extraordinary life. Review Text `Review from previous edition His account of the mutual impact of Wittgenstein and his Cambridge friends and mentors, particularly Russell, is uniformly brilliant ... McGuinnesss book is indispensable reading.A. J. Ayer, Sunday Times`Outstanding ... McGuinnesss assessment of Wittgensteins psychological nature semms in many ways profound.Galen Strawson, Observer`The first life of the philosopher to be worthy of its subject ... It must have been an intensely difficult task, which has been magnificently accomplished.Michael Dummett, The Tablet`Will obviously become the standard biography in English ... a vivid picture of an extraordinarily interesting human being.Anthony Storr, The Listener Review Quote Will obviously become the standard biography in English ... a vivid picture of an extraordinarily interesting human being.Anthony Storr, The Listener Feature Valuable reissue of a classic biographyConsidered by many experts to be the best book on Wittgensteins life and thoughtExamines the early life of a philosopher surrounded by controversy Details ISBN0199279942 Author Brian McGuinness Short Title YOUNG LUDWIG Language English ISBN-10 0199279942 ISBN-13 9780199279944 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Subtitle Wittgensteins Life, 1889-1921 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Affiliation University of Siena University of Siena, Italy University of Siena, It DOI 10.1604/9780199279944 UK Release Date 2005-03-17 AU Release Date 2005-03-17 NZ Release Date 2005-03-17 Edited by Eric Bonnefoy Birth 1938 Death 1979 Position Professor of Cardiology Qualifications QC Pages 352 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2005-03-17 DEWEY 192 Illustrations 8pp halftones Audience Professional & Vocational Imprint Oxford University Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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