Ludwig Wittgenstein (the Duty Of Genius)

By (author) Monk Ray
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In this biography of Wittgenstein, the author interleaves the philosophical and emotional aspects of his subject''s life.
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''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

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Monk''s energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interweaving of the philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein''s life
Review quote:
Ray Monk''s reconnection of Wittengenstein''s philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittengensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein''s work, getting us to see it in a new way
Review quote:
This biography transforms Wittengenstein into a human being
Review quote:
It is much to be recommended
Review quote:
Monk''s biography is deeply intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful life
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Ray Monk’s celebrated biography embodies Wittgensteinian philosophy at its heart while crafting an enthralling picture of the influential figure
Biographical note:
Ray Monk is also the author of Bertrand Russell: The Spirit of Solitude and Robert Oppenheimer: A Life Inside the Centre. He is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southampton.
Promotional headline:
An intelligent, yet emotionally honest portrait of one of the 20th century''s influential, engimatic thinkers.