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Philosophical Occasions: 1912-1951

1912-1951

Ludwig Wittgenstein author Alfred Nordmann editor James Klagge editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Published:15th Jun '93

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This collection features key works by Ludwig Wittgenstein, showcasing his philosophical evolution between 1912 and 1951. Philosophical Occasions: 1912-1951 is essential for students.

This collection serves as a vital resource for students and scholars of Ludwig Wittgenstein, presenting a comprehensive array of his work from 1912 to 1951. Philosophical Occasions: 1912-1951 includes several important pieces that have never been available in a single volume before. Among these is the newly published 'Notes for the Philosophical Lecture', which offers fresh insights into Wittgenstein's evolving thought process. The collection features fifteen selections, some of which are provided in bilingual formats to enhance accessibility for non-German speakers.

The selections included in Philosophical Occasions: 1912-1951 reflect the breadth of Wittgenstein's interests and the various methodologies he employed throughout his philosophical journey. Each piece is accompanied by short introductions that help contextualize the work within the larger framework of Wittgenstein's philosophy. Additionally, the volume contains an index and an updated version of Georg Henrik von Wright's 'The Wittgenstein Papers', which further situates these selections within the historical timeline of Wittgenstein's publications.

Overall, this collection not only highlights Wittgenstein's significant contributions to philosophy but also serves as an invaluable tool for understanding the development of his ideas. By bringing together these key pieces, Philosophical Occasions: 1912-1951 provides readers with a unique opportunity to engage with the complexities of Wittgenstein's thought and its impact on the field of philosophy.

A magnificent collection . . . the editors are to be congratulated. --Steven Gerrard, Williams College


. . .selections make available in easily accessible form some of the most interesting smaller writings of Wittgenstein's, including the longest explanation he ever gave of the nature of the philosophical enterprise. --Jaakko Hintikka, Boston University


[The editors] have usefully and skillfully assembled various writings by Wittgenstein. . . . to permit a synoptic view of his several concerns. . . . The book is an excellent source and it provides a nourishing supplement to the Investigations. --Colin McGinn, The New Republic

ISBN: 9780872201545

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 624g

560 pages