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"Philosophy is not a theory," asserted Austro-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951), "but an activity." In this 1921 opus, his only philosophical work published during his lifetime, Wittgenstein defined the object of philosophy as the logical clarification of thoughts and proposed the solution to most philosophic problems by means of a critical method of linguistic analysis.

Philosophical Investigations - a landmark in 20th century philosophy - was published in 1953, two years after the death of its author. In the preface written in Cambridge in 1945 where he was professor of philosophy he states: ‘Four years ago I had occasion to re-read my first book (the...

Der "Tractatus logico-philosophicus" ist das frühe Hauptwerk des Philosophen Ludwig Wittgenstein und das einzige philosophische Buch, das er zu Lebzeiten veröffentlicht. Diese gerade einmal etwa 100 Seiten zählende Abhandlung, an der Wittgenstein 7 Jahre gearbeitet hat, ist nicht nur einer der Meilensteine der modernen Sprachphilosophie, sondern besitzt heute den Rang eines Klassikers der Philosophie überhaupt.

Immerse yourself in the profound insights of Ludwig Wittgensteins sole published work, the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. While summarizing this philosophical gem is a daunting task, we invite you to delve into Wittgensteins preface alongside the illuminating introduction penned by his esteemed mentor, Bertrand Russell. These foundational texts provide essential context that enhances your understanding, revealing depths of meaning that transcend mere words. Join us in exploring the intricate ideas that have shaped modern philosophy. - (Summary by Landon D. C. Elkind)This show includes ...

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is the sole book-length philosophical work published by the renowned Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein during his lifetime. Written amidst the chaos of World War I, while serving as a soldier and a prisoner of war, this concise volume—fewer than eighty pages—presents a unique system of short, numbered statements. Each statement builds upon the previous, creating a cascading exploration of the intricate relationship between language and reality. Wittgensteins ambitious project seeks to delineate the boundaries of science and understanding, making this ...