Words and Deeds: An Introduction to the Thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein [Paperback]

This book offers an introduction to the thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951). Wittgensteins life in its earlier and later periods is considered in chapters that interleave the reviews of the philosophy of language set out inTractatus Logico-Philosophicus(1921) andPhilosophical Investigations(1953). Later chapters discuss Wittgensteins approach to philosophy and to thinking about religion and ethics. Along the way key ideas on philosophy, and relevant

This book offers an introduction to the thought of Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951). Wittgensteins life in its earlier and later periods is considered in chapters that interleave the reviews of the philosophy of language set out in Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921) and Philosophical Investigations (1953).