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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813567303321

Autore

Ahmed Arif

Titolo

Wittgenstein's philosophical investigations : a reader's guide / / Arif Ahmed

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Continuum, 2010

ISBN

1-4411-1564-1

1-282-82181-4

9786612821813

1-4411-4255-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (174 p.)

Collana

Continuum reader's guides

Disciplina

192

Soggetti

Philosophy - Study and teaching (Higher)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-164) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; 1. Context; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; 4. Reception and Influence; 5. Guide to Further Reading; Notes; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations is a hugely important piece of philosophical writing, one frequently encountered by students of philosophy. Yet, there is no escaping the extent of the challenge posed by Wittgenstein's work, in which complex ideas are often enigmatically expressed. In Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations': A Reader's Guide , Arif Ahmed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the book offers guidance on:. - Ph