Wittgenstein's Investigations 1-133 : A Guide and Interpretation

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First Published in 2004. One of the greatest works of twentieth-century philosophy, LudwigWittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations is also one of the mostcontroversial. Wittgenstein’s Investigations 1–133 provides a clear andconcise introduction to the crucial early sections of this classic work.Andrew Lugg discusses in detail what Wittgenstein says aboutmeaning, metaphysics and philosophy in sections 1–133 of thePhilosophical Investigations. Besides making Wittgenstein’s thoughtaccessible to a general audience and explaining its philosophicalsignificance, the book develops a radical interpretation of his remarks. Ittakes Wittgenstein’s text to epitomize his philosophical outlook andapplies Wittgenstein’s philosophical strategy to his own words.Wittgenstein’s Investigations 1–133 will be a valuable resource foranyone interested in Wittgenstein, language and the history of twentieth#2;century philosophy