Major Works: Selected Philosophical Writings [Paperback]

The finest introduction to “the greatest philosopher of the 20th century” (New York Times Book Review), including the complete text of the Tractatus, The Blue and Brown Books,andOn Certainty

Major Works is the first single-volume English anthology of  Ludwig Wittgenstein's important philosophical writings. Featuring the complete
texts of Tractatus
Logico-Philosophicus, The Blue and Brown Books: Studies for 'Philosophical
Investigations,' and On Certainty, this new
collection selects from the early, middle, and later career of this
revolutionary thinker, widely recognized as one of the most profound minds of
all time. Wittgenstein contributed several groundbreaking ideas to philosophy, primarily in the foundations of logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of language, and the philosophy of mind. 

“The greatest philosopher of the [20th] century . . . Wittgenstein had an impact of extraordinary proportions. — Colin McGinn, The New Republic

Major Worksis the finest single-volume anthology of influential philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein's important writings. Featuring the complete texts ofTractatus Logico-Philosophicus, The Blue and Brown Books: Studies for 'Philosophical Investigations,'andOn Certainty, this new collection selects from the early, middle, and later career of this revolutionary thinker, widely recognized as one of the most profound minds of all time.

“The greatest philosopher of the 20th century. . . . Wittgenstein’s genius is patent to any philosopher who will take the time and trouble to come to grips with his profound but difficult writings.” -New York Times Book Review

“A great mind who refined thought. . . . Ludwig Wittgenstein exercises a fascinating that nolB