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Title: LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN
THE DUTY OF GENIUS
By: Ray Monk
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0099883708
ISBN 13: 9780099883708
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Publisher: VINTAGE PUBLISHING
Pub. date: 5 September, 1991
Pages: 704
Description: In this biography of Wittgenstein, the author interleaves the philosophical and emotional aspects of his subject's life.
Synopsis: 'Monk's energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interweaving of the philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein's life' Sunday Times'Ray Monk's reconnection of Wittgenstein's philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittgensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein's work, getting us to see it in a new way' Sunday Telegraph'This biography transforms Wittgenstein into a human being' Independent on Sunday 'It is much to be recommended' Observer'Monk's biography is deeply intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful life' Guardian
Illustrations: 1 Illustrations, unspecified
Publication: UK
Imprint: Vintage
Prizes: Winner of Mail on Sunday / John Llewellyn Rhys Prize 1990
Returns: Returnable
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